Interview results

Interviews done amongst 20 anesthesiologists in the Netherlands and UK

Title

Problem recognition

%

Everybody recognizes this problem

Problem incidence

%

5 - 10% problem incidence

Disposible or re-use?

%

Everybody suggests disposible

Target group

  • Elderly
  • People with no teeth
  • Bariatric
  • Badly positioned Laryngeal masks

Main advantages LarynxLock

  • Patient safety improved
  • No longer rotational times
  • No interruption work flow
  • Hands free for the anesthesiologists

Problem opinion

Downside leaking mask

Patient safety at risk:

100%

Discomfort patient / anesthesist / surgeon

80%

Consequences intubating

  • Extra time needed OR: 10- 15 min
  • Surgery needs to be stopped when patient is off the ventilation
  • Additional cost
  • Risk of complications patient:
    • Sore throat
    • Dental damage
    • Pneumonia
    • Vocal cord damage

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