Details
The Ambu AuraStraight disposable laryngeal mask airway (LMA), size 1.5, is designed for infant patients weighing 5 to 10kg, offering clinicians a reliable alternative to the popular curved AuraOnce mask for use in anaesthesia and emergency medicine. As part of a full range of 8 sizes from neonate to large adult, this infant LMA supports safe, less invasive airway management compared to endotracheal intubation.
Key Features:
- Reinforced Tip: Resists folding during insertion and helps plug the upper esophageal sphincter
- Unified Construction: Cuff and airway tube molded as a single unit for extra safety with no separation risk
- EasyGlide Surface: Textured surface eases insertion
- Extra-Soft Cuff: Provides the best possible seal with the least mucosal pressure
- Pilot Balloon: Identifies mask size and gives precise tactile indication of inflation level
- Depth Marks: Convenient markings for monitoring correct mask position
- Sterile Packaging: Individually packaged sterile and ready for use in a colour-coded pouch with directions for use
- Latex-Free: Does not contain natural rubber latex
- MRI Safe: MRI safe and compatible
Ideal For:
- Infant airway management during anaesthesia procedures
- Emergency medicine settings requiring rapid, less invasive airway access
- Clinicians seeking an alternative to curved LMA designs
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What patient weight range is this size 1.5 LMA designed for?
This size is intended for infants weighing between 5 and 10kg.
Q: Is the Ambu AuraStraight LMA reusable?
No, it is packaged sterile and sold individually as a single-use, disposable device, ready for immediate use.
Q: Does this LMA contain latex?
No, the Ambu AuraStraight LMA does not contain natural rubber latex.
Sold by the each, this infant LMA is a practical, single-use option for facilities standardizing on the Ambu AuraStraight line across multiple patient sizes.
