Historical information

This is a recent example of a Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA). The LMA was invented in 1983 by British anaesthetist, Archie Brain. The LMA revolutionised anaesthetic practice and by 1995 had been used in excess of 100 million patients and was available in more than 80 countries throughout the world.

Physical description

Green transparent plastic tube connected to a laryngeal mask

Inscriptions & markings

Printed in black ink on green plastic tubing: Ambu