title: A new single use supraglottic airway device with a noninflatable cuff and an esophageal vent: an observational study of the i-gel.
abstract: 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.
authors: Hôpital Pellegrin, Department of Anesthesia IV, 33059 Bordeaux, France. brice.richez@chu-bordeaux.fr
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Richez
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Saltel
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Banchereau
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Torrielli
authors: A M
authors: AM
authors: Cros
mesh_terms: 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