Richmond-based LMA PacMed supply surgical instruments, pleural biopsy needles, endarterectomy scissors, tissue forceps, needle holders, flushing needles, abdominal scissors, algesimeters, traumatic tissue forceps and face masks to the medical industry. One of their popular products is the LMA Classic Airways that are used in almost every hospital in America for elective, inpatient and outpatient procedures.
LMA Classic Airways came as an alternative to the face mask. These airways from LMA PacMed have a wide range of sizes ranging from neonates to large adults. These LMA Classic are suited for elective, outpatient surgical procedures. They are usually used in spontaneously breathing patients, but can also be used with assisted and controlled ventilation up to 20 cm H20.
Even though they are called the ‘routine-use’ LMA Airways, they have been used successfully in many urgent and emergency situations, including difficult airways and adult and neonatal resuscitation. These airways are also available in a disposable version called the LMA Unique. These airways provide a range of clinical benefits. To start with, they are more secure than a face mask, they allow single-handed ventilation and they have rapid, blind insertion.