Evaluation of the size 4 i‐gel™ airway in one hundred non‐paralysed patients

Summary We studied the i‐gel™ in 100 elective, anaesthetised patients (55 : 45 male:female, median age 53 years) assessing: ease of use, airway quality, positioning, seal and complications. First insertion attempt was successful in 86 patients, second attempt in 11 patients, and third attempt in thr...

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Published in:Anaesthesia 2008-10, Vol.63 (10), p.1124-1130
Main Authors: Gatward, J. J., Cook, T. M., Seller, C., Handel, J., Simpson, T., Vanek, V., Kelly, F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Airway management
Anesthesia
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Anesthesiology
Biological and medical sciences
Cohort Studies
Disposable Equipment
Equipment Design
Female
Fiber Optic Technology
Gastroesophageal Reflux - etiology
Humans
Intubation, Intratracheal - adverse effects
Intubation, Intratracheal - instrumentation
Laryngeal Masks - adverse effects
Male
Medical sciences
Medical supplies
Middle Aged
Pharyngitis - etiology
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