Authors : Dr. Deepak Singla; Dr. Shreya Singh; Dr. Jasnoor Kaur; Dr. Jaspreet Kaur

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 11 - November

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25nov964

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Abstract : We describe the successful awake insertion of a ProSeal Laryngeal Mask Airway in a 28-year-old male with restricted mouth opening, Mallampati IV airway, and limited neck mobility posted for reconstruction of post maxillary defect and flap reconstruction. A suction catheter was used as a guide to facilitate smooth placement after topicalization with nebulized lignocaine. Ventilation was adequate throughout surgery, and the intraoperative and postoperative courses were uneventful. This case highlights guided awake SAD insertion as a simple and effective alternative in anticipated difficult- airway situations.

Keywords : Awake Airway Management; ProSeal LMA; Difficult Airway; Restricted Mouth Opening; Supraglottic Airway Device; Suction Catheter-Guided Insertion; Maxillectomy; Limited Neck Mobility.

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