Slipa papers
Evaluation of the SLIPA, a Single Use Supraglottic Airway Device, in 60 Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedures
The Streamlined Liner of the Pharyngeal Airway, SLIPA (Hudson RCI) is a new disposable supraglottic airway device that has no inflatable cuff and has features designed to reduce aspiration risk. more...
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Randomized comparison of the SLIPA and the SS-LM by medical students
Thirty-six medical students with no previous airway experience, received manikin training in the use of the SLIPA and the SS-LM. Once proficient, the students inserted each device in randomized sequence more...
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Laboratory and clinical comparisons of the Streamlined Liner of the Pharynx Airway (SLIPA) with the laryngeal mask airway
The Streamlined Liner of the Pharynx Airway (SLIPATM) is a new inexpensive disposable supraglottic airway designed to seal without the use of an inflatable cuff. It comprises a hollow blowmoulded soft plastic more...
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A Proposed Classification and Scoring System for Supraglottic Sealing Airways: A Brief Review
An approach to evaluating supraglottic airways for routine and special-purpose use in airway management is needed. A new classification is proposed according to the sealing mechanism. more...
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Advantages of ProSealTM and SLIPA™ airways over tracheal tubes for gynecological laparoscopies
One hundred and fifty patients were randomized into three groups. An identical general anesthesia technique was used in all patients apart from the addition of muscle relaxants and reversal drugs in the TT group. more...
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