Comparision of I–Gel, A New Supraglottic Airway Device(SGD) with Classic Laryngeal Mask Airway(LMA) in Performance and Safety During General Anesthesia with Controlled Ventilation

Kinjal Sanghvi; Heena Parikh

Volume : IV, Issue : IX, September - 2014

Comparision of I–Gel, A New Supraglottic Airway Device(SGD) with Classic Laryngeal Mask Airway(LMA) in Performance and Safety During General Anesthesia with Controlled Ventilation

Kinjal Sanghvi, Heena Parikh

Abstract :

Background: I–gel is a new SGDs , differs from others as it has a softer and gel like transparent noninflatable cuff. Aims: To compare ease of insertion, effectiveness of positive pressure ventilation and airway complications of i–gel with classic LMA in general anaesthesia with controlled ventilation. Methods: A prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted among 100 adult patients of either sex, aged 15–50 yrs, weighing 35–75 kg, ASA–1 and 2 undergoing various elective surgical procedures under general anaesthesia.. Patients were divided into two groups : group 1. I–gel, group 2: classic LMA. .Anaesthesia was given by standard gas–relaxant IPPV technique. Data recorded were ease of insertion, no. of insertion attempts, time taken for successful device insertion, peri–opertive airway complication. Results: In this study both SGDs were easy to insert and did not require laryngoscope for insertion . Patients of i–gel group had comparatively less pharyngolaryngeal morbidity than patients of LMA group respectively (4% /20%). Conclusion: I–gel and Classic LMA, both SGDs can be used safely and effectively in selected patients for general anaesthesia with controlled ventilation with less pharyngolaryngeal morbidity.