
The i-gel is a relatively new supraglottic airway, which has been shown to be useful during general anesthesia, and it may have a potential role during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. In a manikin study, we have found that, compared with laryngeal mask airways, the i-gel was significantly easier and faster to insert, due mainly to no-necessity of cuff inflation. One possible difficulty in using the i-gel during cardiopulmonary resuscitation is that the device cannot be fixed with the Thomas Tube Holder (Laerdal Medical Japan KK, Tokyo, Japan). A specially tailored device for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, recently has become available. The pack includes the i-gel O2 (which has a side port for oxygen delivery), a suction catheter, a sachet containing lubrication jelly, and a fixation strap. We describe the role of the i-gel during emergency airway management.
Primary Health Care, Humans, Airway Management, Anesthesia, General, Emergencies, Manikins, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Laryngeal Masks
Primary Health Care, Humans, Airway Management, Anesthesia, General, Emergencies, Manikins, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Laryngeal Masks
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