The laryngeal mask in ophthalmologic surgery. Criteria and limitations of use in adults (analysis of 57 cases)]

Clinical and physical data about laryngeal mask use in eye surgery were collected in 57 patients. We observed 4 failures which required endotracheal intubation, 3 leaks during operative field installation, 4 salvations but no laryngeal spasm and no cough. There were no significative differences between body weights in laryngeal mask groups no 3 and no 4. Insufflation pressures of patients without curarisation were more important. The duration of ventilation was not correlated with salivation, leaks or increase of insufflation pressure.