A STUDY TO EVALUATE I–GEL AS CONDUIT FOR ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION

Dr. Jatin Lal

Volume : V, Issue : XII, December - 2015

A STUDY TO EVALUATE I–GEL AS CONDUIT FOR ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION

Dr. Jatin Lal

Abstract :

Background: The i–gel is a new supraglottic airway device with a non–inflatable, soft gel like cuff. It has been shown to be an effective ventilatory device. The present study evaluates i–gel as conduit for endotracheal intubation. Methods: After informed consent, 50 ASA I–II adults with normal airways undergoing elective surgery under general anaesthesia requiring intubation were allocated to undergo blind tracheal intubation using i–gel. Results: i–gel insertion was successful in all 50 (100%) patients [46 (92%) in 1st, 3 (6%) in 2nd and 1(2%) in 3rd attempt]. The mean time of insertion of i–gel was 18.20 ±2.32 seconds. The mean airway seal pressure was 26.78 ± 4.10 cm H2O. Overall success rate of intubation through i–gel was 78% [34(68%) in 1st, 3(6%) in 2nd and 2(4%) in 3rd attempt]. The mean time for intubation using i–gel was 23.28 ± 8.22 seconds. Conclusion: i–gel provides effective ventilation with acceptable airway seal pressures and can serve as alternative conduit for blind endotracheal intubation