All of the following are except- advantages of LMA
LMA is also called Brain mask .It is a supraglottic airway device.It is intermediate between face mask and ETT. Used in difficult airway,in minor and day care surgeries,no muscle relaxant is necessary Disadvantage is it doesn&;t prevent aspiration of gastric contents.
More reliable than face mask
Prevent aspiration
Alternative to Endotracheal intubation
Does not require laryngoscop & Visualization
Anaesthetic equipments