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Medical AI Inquiry: You was designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.  Labels: OBJECTIVE, DESIGN, RESULTS. Meshes: Clinical Competence, Emergency Medical Technicians, Humans, Intubation, Intratracheal, Laryngeal Masks, Laryngoscopy, Prospective Studies, Respiration, Artificial.
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The intubating laryngeal mask: is there a role for paramedics? Context: To compare the ability of UK paramedics to intubate a simulated difficult airway using a Mackintosh laryngoscope versus an intubating laryngeal mask airway (ILMA).METHOD/ A randomised controlled trial. 100% of the paramedics were able to intubate a simulated difficult airway using the ILMA versus 0% of those using the Mackintosh laryngoscope.
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This study has demonstrated the ability of paramedics to use the ILMA when faced with a difficult intubation. However, further evaluation of this potential role for the ILMA is required.