Details
The AuraStraight Laryngeal Mask Airway from Ambu is a disposable adult size 5 device designed for patients weighing 70 to 100kg, offering clinicians a reliable alternative to endotracheal tubes for both anaesthesia and emergency airway management. Sold by the each, this single-use LMA is part of a full range spanning neonate to large adult sizing, giving hospitals and emergency teams flexibility across patient populations.
Key Features:
- Reinforced tip: Resists folding over during insertion and helps plug the upper esophageal sphincter
- Single-unit construction: Cuff and airway tube molded together as one piece for added safety with no separation risk
- EasyGlide surface texture: Eases insertion for faster, smoother placement
- Extra soft cuff: Provides an effective seal with minimal mucosal pressure
- Pilot balloon indicator: Identifies mask size and gives precise tactile feedback on cuff inflation
- Depth marks: Allow monitoring of correct mask positioning
- Sterile, ready-to-use packaging: Colour-coded pouch includes directions for use
- MRI safe and compatible; latex-free: Contains no natural rubber latex
Ideal For:
- Anaesthesia procedures requiring a less invasive airway option than an endotracheal tube
- Emergency medicine settings needing rapid, reliable airway placement
- Adult patients in the 70-100kg range requiring size 5 airway support
- Hospitals and clinics standardizing on disposable, single-use airway devices for infection control
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What patient weight range is this size 5 AuraStraight designed for?
This size 5 AuraStraight LMA is intended for adult patients weighing between 70 and 100kg.
Q: Is the AuraStraight LMA reusable?
No, it is a disposable, single-use device sold by the each and supplied sterile and ready for use.
Q: Does this laryngeal mask contain latex?
No, the AuraStraight LMA does not contain natural rubber latex, making it suitable for latex-sensitive patients.
Q: Is the AuraStraight LMA safe for use in MRI environments?
Yes, it is MRI safe and compatible.
