I had to use an LMA once.
Was doing CEA under cervical plexus block and some sedation, when patient started to obstruct, get hypoxic and confused. I managed to slip him a little propofol, and insert an LMA under the drapes without disturbing the surgical field. 60 seconds later, surgery back under way, and my surgeon amazed that I could intubate so quickly and without having to re-prep and re-drape. 8)
Was doing CEA under cervical plexus block and some sedation, when patient started to obstruct, get hypoxic and confused. I managed to slip him a little propofol, and insert an LMA under the drapes without disturbing the surgical field. 60 seconds later, surgery back under way, and my surgeon amazed that I could intubate so quickly and without having to re-prep and re-drape. 8)