A laryngeal mask airway must first be completely sterilised (it may be reused many times).[1] Standard checks for common use defects should be performed (such as cracks in the plastic).[1] For an inflatable cuff, the cuff should be inflated and deflated outside the patient to ensure it is functional.[1] A pen-like grip is used to move it through the patient's mouth and throat, preferably when their head is extended to straighten the airway.[1] The laryngeal mask airway should be lubricated so that it can be placed more easily.[1] A laryngeal mask airway (LMA), also known as laryngeal mask, is a medical device that keeps a patient's airway open during anaesthesia or while they are unconscious. It is a type of supraglottic airway device. They are most commonly used by anaesthetists to channe.