exists and is an alternate of . The four types of membranes are: 1) cutaneous membranes; 2) serous membranes; 3) mucous membranes; and 4) synovial membranes. Mucous membranes are tissues that line body cavities or canals such as the throat, nose, mouth, urethra, rectum, and vagina.
A laryngeal mask. A laryngeal mask airway â also known as laryngeal mask and supraglottic airway â is a medical device that keeps a patient's airway open during anaesthesia or unconsciousness.
Since topical anesthesia requires cooperation from the patient, general anesthesia is often used for children, traumatic eye injuries, major orbitotomies and for apprehensive patients. The physician administering anesthesia monitors the patient's cardiovascular status.