I-gel Plus acts as a superior conduit for fiberoptic intubation than standard i-gel [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 The supraglottic airway (SGA) is widely used. I-gel Plus is a next-generation i-gel with some improvements, including facilitation of fiberoptic tracheal intubation (FOI). To compare the performance of i-gel Plus and standard i-gel as conduits for FOI, a
Tomohiro Chaki +7 more
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Effect of superior laryngeal nerve block in alleviating sore throat after application of i-gel supraglottic airway: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
BMC Anesthesiology, 2023 Background Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a common complaint after supraglottic airway device (SAD) application. Internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve (iSLN) block has the potential to alleviate POST.
Zhu Lv +7 more
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Negative pressure pulmonary edema after general anesthesia using the i-gel [PDF]
Saudi Journal of AnaesthesiaNegative pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE) is a rare complication that occurs mainly after tracheal extubation. We report a case of postoperative NPPE associated with the use of the i-gel.
Deok-hee Lee, Nawon Lee
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Conventional versus reverse insertion of i-gel® in overweight and obese patients – Interventional randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2023 Background and Aims: The supraglottic airway device, i-gel, is used in obese patients for short- to medium-duration surgical procedures. Insertion techniques have contributed to the successful and proper placement of i-gel in the first attempt.
Sonali Ahuja +3 more
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Comparison of oropharyngeal leak pressure and insertion characteristics of Ambu AuraGain and i-gel in patients undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: A randomized control trial [PDF]
Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical PharmacologyBackground and Aims: Airway protection and adequate ventilation are the main aim for the patients undergoing laparoscopic surgeries under general anesthesia. The study intended to compare the oropharyngeal leak pressure (OLP) and insertion parameters and
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Comparison of four different techniques of i-gel insertion by anaesthesia trainees in children undergoing daycare surgery: A single-blind, randomised, comparative study [PDF]
Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2023 Background and Aims: Different techniques of i-gel insertion have been described with variable success rates. This study aimed to assess the incidence of malposition of i-gel in children with 90° rotation, 180° rotation, jaw thrust–assisted and standard ...
Priya Priyadarshi +2 more
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Comparison of fibreoptic-guided tracheal intubation through LMA Protector and i-gel in adult paralysed patients – A randomised comparative study [PDF]
Indian Journal of AnaesthesiaBackground and Aims: Second-generation supraglottic airway devices (SADs) are used for ventilation and a conduit for fibreoptic-guided tracheal intubation (FGI).
Mamta Bhardwaj +5 more
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Comparison of i-gel®, Ambu® AuraGain™, Baska Mask, LMA® Protector™ for airway management of obese surgical patients - A randomised comparative study [PDF]
Indian Journal of AnaesthesiaBackground and Aims: A few trials have studied the use of supraglottic airway devices (SADs) for obese patients. This trial aimed to compare four SADs: I-gel, Ambu AuraGain, Baska mask, and Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) Protector for airway management of ...
Rajesh Raman +4 more
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Comparison of i-gel® and LMA Supreme® during laparoscopic cholecystectomy [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2015 BackgroundIn laparoscopic surgical procedures, many clinicians recommend supraglottic airway devices as good alternatives to intubation. We compared the i-gel® (i-gel) and LMA Supreme® (Supreme Laryngeal Mask Airway, SLMA) airway devices during ...
Sang Yoong Park +4 more
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Suction catheter coiling in i-gel. [PDF]
Indian J Anaesth, 2021 Naaz S, Sahay N, Ahmad S, Asghar A.
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