Plan C
The fifth and final difference is in Plan C, which differs depending on the urgency of the surgery.
In all but the very rare life-threatening situations surgery should be postponed.
Scenario 2 detail
When oxygenation and ventilation are adequate and surgery is urgent, insert either a cLMA or PLMA and continue. During insertion of either device, cricoid pressure should be released. Cricoid pressure may then be resumed, providing it does not impede ventilation.
The fifth and final difference is in Plan C, which differs depending on the urgency of the surgery.
In all but the very rare life-threatening situations surgery should be postponed.
Scenario 1 detail
If surgery is urgent and must continue, the choice is whether to insert a cLMA or PLMA. During insertion of either device, cricoid pressure should be released. Cricoid pressure may then be resumed, providing it does not impede ventilation.
