A proposed classification and scoring system for supraglottic sealing airways: a brief review

Anesth Analg. 2004 Nov;99(5):1553-1559. doi: 10.1213/01.ANE.0000134798.00069.2B.

Abstract

We provide an approach to evaluating sealing supraglottic airways by using a classification based on a sealing mechanism. Three main sealing mechanisms are identified, thus defining three groups: cuffed perilaryngeal sealers, cuffed pharyngeal sealers, and uncuffed anatomically preshaped sealers. We provide a brief overview of supraglottic airways and present a scoring system that is relevant to particular requirements. Scoring airways for routine applications is the example provided.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesiology / instrumentation*
  • Glottis / anatomy & histology*
  • Humans
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / classification*
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / instrumentation
  • Laryngeal Masks
  • Larynx / anatomy & histology
  • Palate, Soft / anatomy & histology
  • Pharynx / anatomy & histology