A new single use supraglottic airway device with a noninflatable cuff and an esophageal vent: an observational study of the i-gel.
BACKGROUND
The i-gel is a new single-use supraglottic airway device with a noninflatable cuff and an esophageal vent.


METHODS
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.


CONCLUSIONS
The i-gel is a reliable, easily inserted airway device that provides an adequate seal with a low morbidity rate.
Richez
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Hôpital Pellegrin, Department of Anesthesia IV, 33059 Bordeaux, France. brice.richez@chu-bordeaux.fr
Saltel
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Banchereau
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Torrielli
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Cros
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D001835:Body Weight; D004867:Equipment Design; D004947:Esophagus; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000379:methods*; D017214:Laryngeal Masks; D016896:Treatment Outcome