W
ith so many choices in supraglottic airway (SGA)
devices, selecting the one that's best for your ORs
can be a difficult task. There are more than 25 dif-
ferent models offered by more than 10 manufac-
turers. Why so many? "Because there is currently
no perfect airway tool," says anesthesiologist Carrie Frederick, MD, of
Cumberland, Maine. "If there were, that would be the only one we
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Kendal Gapinski
Associate Editor
z SGA SUCCESS Sifting
through the dozens of options
for supraglottic airway devices
requires collaboration with
your anesthesia providers.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN
When a difficult airway strikes, you want the right
tool instantly available. Here's help in deciding.
