History and Development The laryngeal mask airway was invented in 1981 by Dr. Archie Brain, an British anesthetist. He developed this device as an alternative to direct laryngoscopy for general anesthesia. The main goals in developing this device were to provide a seal around the larynx for effective ventilation and prevent aspiration of gastric contents into the lungs. Dr. Brain published his...
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