Laryngeal masks

A laryngeal mask is an airway device used in anaesthesia and emergency medicine to keep a patient’s airway open during unconsciousness or surgery. It consists of a tube connected to a soft mask that sits above the larynx (voice box), allowing ventilation without the need for full tracheal intubation. Laryngeal masks are widely used across the UK healthcare system as a safe and efficient alternative for airway management in both routine and emergency procedures.