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Oct 2022
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32: Do LMAs increase the risk of aspirat...

DAVID HAO, MD
About this episode

Dr. Chris Di Capua and Dr. Bryan Glezerson (@BryanGlezerson) join the show to discuss the literature around the risk of aspiration with LMAs compared to ETTs.

This is an episode produced from the Depth of Anesthesia Podcast Elective that's available to MGH anesthesia residents. Special thanks to Dr. Saddawi-Konefka for supporting the initiative.

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Music by Stephen Campbell, MD.

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