availability of COBRA PLA IN INDIA

[frontier]

hi all,
can anyone tell me about the availability of COBRA PLA(prelaryngeal airway) in india & about its cost.thanking u all.regards

[yogenbhatt1]

HI,
Cobra PLA is not seen here except in journals. COPA device is marketed by Tyco, it used to cost around Rs 500/- . A disposible LMA might be a better option from Portex or Arrow, it can be almost the same price, if you can bargain out. Around a 1000 or less one can acquire a LMA supreme ( a Disp version of LMA Proseal).
Regards.

[frontier]

dear dr. yogen,
             at last i got cobra PLA from ARIAN HEALTH CARE,NEW DELHI.I BOUGHT one size 3 cobra PLA,MEANT FOR PATIENTS BETWEEN BODYWEIGHT 35-70 KG.cost varying between 3000-3500 rs./though its disposable one/doctors in AIIMS,NEW DELHI are using it.
                               regards
                         

[jafo1964]

I remember reading in some journals that 3 deaths have been reported due to aspiration during the use of Cobra PLA. I will try and search for the link. Meanwhile it may be a better idea to stick with PLMA.
It is vry important to use these supraglottic airway devices with great care ensuring all safety, plane of anaesthesia and adequate monitoring

regs

[frontier]

hi jafo sir,
       thanks for your reply.i am aware of the complications. i will be using this device in spontaneously ventilating patients in short surical procedures.regard