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标题：Unilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy after the use of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Protector
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作者：Li Yeen Tham ; Zhi Yuen Beh ; Ina Ismiarti Shariffuddin 等
期刊名称：Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
印刷版ISSN：2005-6419
出版年度：2019
卷号：72
期号：6
页码：606-609
DOI：10.4097/kja.d.18.00354
语种：English
出版社：The Korean Society of Anesthesiologists,
摘要：Background The laryngeal mask airway (LMAⓇ) ProtectorTM (Teleflex Medical Co., Ireland) is the latest innovation in the second generation of LMA devices. One distinguishing feature of this device is its integrated, color-coded cuff pressure indicator (Cuff PilotTM technology) which enables continuous cuff pressure monitoring and allows adjustments when necessary; this ensures patient safety due to better monitoring. Case We report a case of postoperative unilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy after uncomplicated use of the LMA Protector. To the best of our knowledge, this could be the second reported case. Conclusions This case demonstrates that anesthetists need to routinely measure cuff pressure and that the Cuff PilotTM technology is not a panacea for potential cranial nerve injury after airway manipulation.