A new single use supraglottic airway device with a noninflatable cuff and an esophageal vent: an observational study of the i-gel.
Anesth Analg
; 106(4): 1137-9, table of contents, 2008 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The i-gel is a new single-use supraglottic airway device with a noninflatable cuff and an esophageal vent.METHOD:
In this prospective, observational study, we evaluated the i-gel in 71 women.RESULTS:
Insertion success rate was 97%. Insertion was easy and performed at the first attempt in every patient. Mean seal pressure was 30 +/- 7 cm H(2)O, and average peak pressure was 11 +/- 3 cm H(2)O. The gastric tube was inserted in 100% of cases. Only one case of coughing and one mild sore throat occurred.CONCLUSION:
The i-gel is a reliable, easily inserted airway device that provides an adequate seal with a low morbidity rate.
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Máscaras Laríngeas
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Intubação Intratraqueal
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En
Ano de publicação:
2008
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