It is rare that a blind insertion airway device will not provide at least some ability to effectively ventilate a patient.

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Blind insertion airway devices, such as the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) or the King Airway, are designed to be inserted blindly without visualization of the airway. While they may not provide optimal ventilation or airway protection, in general they will still allow for some degree of effective ventilation of the patient. However, proper training and familiarization with the device is necessary for optimal performance.

It Is Rare That a Blind Insertion Airway Device Will