Introduction With mask anaesthesia, the insertion of a breathing tube is dispensed with and the patient is ventilated, i.e. supplied with oxygen, via the mask. This form of ventilation can be used for short procedures where the patient can lie on his back. The mask must be held by the anesthesiologist with light pressure on … Mask anaesthesia
Advantages of mask anaesthesia The advantage of mask anaesthesia is the very low degree of invasiveness (tissue damage). The mask is only held on the face and the Guedel tube, which is inserted to keep the airway open, is placed in the mouth area. There is no danger of damaging structures in the throat, vocal … Advantages of mask anaesthesia | Mask anaesthesia
Special features of mask anaesthesia in children For children, too, mask anaesthesia is only suitable for short operations and cannot be applied in a generalized manner for every operation. Children often receive the anaesthetic drugs as gas via the mask, which is later used for ventilation, rather than via a venous access. Mask anaesthesia at … Special features of mask anaesthesia in children | Mask anaesthesia
