Anesthesia with laryngeal mask to cut the atrioventricular fistula

The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Xuan Tinh - Anesthesiologist - Resuscitation - Department of General Surgery - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital. Doctor Nguyen Xuan Tinh has more than 18 years of experience studying and working in the field of Anesthesia - Resuscitation.

Laryngeal mask anesthesia is a general anesthetic technique that uses a laryngeal mask to control the airway instead of other means during surgical intervention. Atrial fistula resection using laryngeal mask anesthesia should only be performed in difficult intubation situations and in medical facilities with adequate technical facilities as well as a team of qualified physicians. experience.

The rotator cuff fistula is a common congenital malformation first described in 1864, connecting the cartilaginous base around the rim of the ear to the external environment. An atrial fistula is usually detected clinically by the presence of a small hole in the lateral side of the external auditory canal, usually at the anterior edge of the auricle.
When an atrial fistula appears infectious complications with symptoms such as pain, redness, swelling, foul pus, the patient needs medical treatment to resolve the acute condition. Atrial fistula resection should be performed after the patient's infection is well controlled with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs with the aim of preventing repeat episodes of infection. During the surgery, the doctor will determine the path from the external fistula and dissect the tissue around the entire fistula to remove and suture.

Atrial fibrillation surgery in children should be performed under general anesthesia and is expected to last an average of 1 hour. The surgeon can choose from many different methods of general anesthesia depending on the specific case, but the laryngeal mask anesthesia in the surgery of the atrial fistula is indicated when:
Difficult patients airway control and intubation is not possible or intubation is difficult Prioritize airway control in critical cases The following cases should not be selected for general anesthesia with a laryngeal mask:
The patient has a full stomach before surgery The medical facility performing the surgery does not have enough equipment and tools used in anesthesia and resuscitation

The technique of laryngeal mask anesthesia to cut the atrial fistula should be performed according to the correct procedure to ensure the safety of the patient and the effectiveness of the surgical process. The implementation process of laryngeal mask anesthesia for atrial fistula surgery includes:
Prepare equipment and tools used in anesthesia and surgery: ventilator system, heart rate monitor, blood pressure monitor , breathing rate,... for the patient, laryngeal mask of various sizes, mask, canule, electric knife, cold knife, Kelly, forcep, suture, ... Patient preparation: before proceeding During surgery, patients need to be clinically examined and perform laboratory tests to assess their general health status. The steps to perform anesthesia and surgery to remove the atrial fistula as well as possible complications should be clearly explained and consulted with family members and patients for good cooperation. Prognostic cases that are difficult to place a laryngeal mask should be noted and consulted to find an alternative to general anesthesia. Perform laryngotracheal mask anesthesia for atrial fistula surgery:
Place the patient in supine position on the operating table Set up two large intravenous lines and install a vital signs monitor including frequency heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, breathing rate... Give the patient 100% oxygen at a dose of 3-6 liters/minute for at least 5 minutes. Use intravenous or inhaled anesthetic to induce anesthesia. During induction of anesthesia, analgesics should be used in combination with anesthetic agents and consideration should be given to the appointment of muscle relaxants if necessary. Start placing the laryngeal mask after the patient falls into a deep sleep state and fully relaxes the muscles.

Keep the patient's head supine or in a neutral position. One hand holds the patient's mouth wide open, the other hand holds the laryngeal mask, brings it into the oral cavity to the base of the tongue and follows the hard palate to slide down the pharynx. Then check that the laryngeal mask is in place and inflate the balloon according to the instructions. Check the tightness of the mask at the larynx and fix it with adhesive tapes on both sides of the mouth. Continue to prescribe the use of intravenous or inhaled anesthetic to bring the patient into the maintenance phase of anesthesia. Monitoring the patient during surgery with parameters such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, temperature, SpO2 ... Surgery to remove the atrial fistula under anesthesia with laryngeal mask is expected to last about approx. 1 hour.

Laryngeal mask anesthesia is usually performed in medical facilities with adequate facilities and experienced doctors, however, some complications can still occur such as: Gastrointestinal reflux into the respiratory tract: This complication can occur when the laryngeal mask is not properly placed and the patient has a full stomach. Emergency management is required by aspiration of gastric juice when the patient is lying in a low head position. Opt for endotracheal intubation if possible for airway control. After surgery, the patient should be monitored to promptly detect aspiration pneumonia. Disturbances in blood pressure and heart rate during surgery: This complication occurs for many reasons and needs to be handled on a case-by-case basis. Injuries caused by laryngeal mask placement: patients may experience complications such as tooth fractures, trauma to the oral mucosa, palate, and vocal cords due to rough placement. Falling of the laryngeal mask due to improper fixation: affecting the patient's respiratory activity.

After removing the laryngeal mask, the patient may also experience undesirable situations such as laryngospasm, respiratory failure, hoarseness or loss of voice, pneumonia, upper respiratory tract infection. Depending on the specific case, the medical staff will have their own treatment methods.
To improve the medical examination and treatment process, now Vinmec International General Hospital has applied the anesthetic technique of laryngeal mask to cut the atrial fistula. The technique of laryngeal mask anesthesia to cut atrial fistula at Vinmec is performed methodically and in accordance with standard procedures by a team of highly skilled medical professionals and modern machinery, thus giving accurate results. contribute significantly to the effective treatment of diseases.