scholarly journals A comparative study on the perfomance between I-gel® and Classic laryngeal mask airway in anaesthetized spontaneously breathing patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 465-471
Author(s):  
Leno Ninan Jacob ◽  
Jaimy Mathew
Keyword(s):  
Laryngeal Mask Airway ◽  
Perioperative Complications ◽  
Airway Device ◽  
Laryngeal Mask ◽  
Supraglottic Airway ◽  
Leak Pressure ◽  
Supraglottic Airway Device ◽  
Hemodynamic Changes ◽  
Group I ◽  
Classic Laryngeal Mask Airway

The classic Laryngeal Mask Airway (c-LMA) is a first generation supraglottic airway device with an inflatable cuff forming a low pressure seal around the laryngeal inlet and permitting ventilation. I-gel is a supraglottic airway device made of thermoplastic elastomer which is soft gel-like and transparent. Unlike the classic LMA(c-LMA), I-gel does not have an inflatable cuff. In view of this, the present study was undertaken to compare the performance of the two supraglottic airway devices in spontaneously breathing adult patients posted for elective surgeries under general anesthesia.To compare the ease of insertion, number of insertion attempts, time for insertion, airway leak pressure, hemodynamic changes as well as perioperative complications such as cough sore throat between patients using the two devices.Sixty patients admitted in SRM medical college and research center scheduled for various elective surgical procedures under general anesthesia belonging to ASA class I and II were included in the study. They were randomly divided into two groups of 30 each using a random number generator. In group I, I-gel supraglottic airway device was used and in Group 2 classic laryngeal mask airway was used. Data was collected using a questionair containing socio-demographic details, details regarding performance of the device as well as hemodynamic changes and perioperative complications.The insertion was easy in 25 patients (83.3%) in group I, while in group II 15 patients (50%) had easy insertion. P=0.0 1781. The mean time of insertion for I-gel was (20. 17± 3 .91 seconds) which was significantly shorter compared to c-LMA (26.80 ±7.24 seconds) (P<0.001).There was no statistically significant difference between the devices with respect to number of attempts of insertion. Even though the airway leak pressure is not statically significant, the mean oropharyngeal leak pressure for I-gel was 20.40±5.68 (mm Hg), which was higher than c-LMA 18.73±5.06 (mm Hg), which is well within the normal limits to prevent aspiration. There were no statistically significant differences in hemodynamic changes. No Blood staining was seen after removal of device in I-gel group where it was observed in 2 (7%) patients in c- LMA group. Post removal cough was more in c -LMA (13 .3%) than l-gel (P= 0.04 SS*). Pharyngo-Laryngeal morbidity was more with classic LMA. Sore throat was more with the classic LMA (13 .3%) when compared to I-gel group (3%).We conclude that I-gel is a better airway when compared to c-LMA with respect to ease of insertion, shorter duration for insertion, adequate oropharyngeal seal with lesser pharyngo-laryngeal morbidity and less incidence of airway trauma.

scholarly journals Comparison of I-Gel and classic Laryngeal Mask Airway in paediatric population: a parallel group study

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-83
Author(s):  
Shanta Sapkota ◽  
Pawan Kumar Hamal ◽  
Sadicchya Shah Malla
Keyword(s):  
Laryngeal Mask Airway ◽  
Airway Pressure ◽  
Paediatric Population ◽  
Airway Device ◽  
Laryngeal Mask ◽  
Supraglottic Airway ◽  
Parallel Group Study ◽  
Parallel Group ◽  
Improved Stability ◽  
Classic Laryngeal Mask Airway

Background: I-gel, the novel Supraglottic airway device, is easier to insert, has improved stability after insertion with reduced tissue compression.The study aims to compare the efficacy of I-gel with classic Laryngeal Mask Airway in the paediatric population.Methods: A randomised parallel group study was done in Department of Anesthesiology, Kanti Children Hospital, Kathmandu for a period of three months. I gel and classic LMA was compared based on leak airway pressure, time of insertion and ease of insertion.Results: Age and weight are comparable among groups. Compared to cLMA, I-gel provides a better leak pressure seal (16.40+-3.42 vs. 23.11+- 6.17 cm of H2O, p 0.027), faster time of insertion (19.42+-4.40 vs. 29.84+-7.70 seconds, p-0.02) and similar ease of insertion (p-0.571).Conclusions: I-gel compared to classic Laryngeal Mask Airway provides better resistance to leak airway pressure, faster time of insertion with comparable ease of insertion.

scholarly journals Comparison of Safety and Efficacy of Endotracheal Tube, Laryngeal Mask Airway Supreme and I Gel in Laparoscopic Surgeries

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 623-628
Author(s):  
Heena Saini ◽  
Rajesh Angral ◽  
Neelam Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Laryngeal Mask Airway ◽  
Endotracheal Tube ◽  
Gastric Tube ◽  
Airway Device ◽  
Laryngeal Mask ◽  
Supraglottic Airway ◽  
Group I ◽  
Supraglottic Airway Devices ◽  
Lma Supreme ◽  
Airway Devices

BACKGROUND Present study was undertaken to assess the feasibility of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) supreme and I gel, the second generation supraglottic airway devices in laparoscopic surgeries. METHODS 120 patients with American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) I and II (20 - 50 years) of either sex who underwent laparoscopic surgery under general anaesthesia were randomly divided into three groups. Airway was secured with endotracheal tube (ETT) in group E (N = 40), with LMA supreme in Group S (N = 40) and with I-gel in group I (N = 40). Insertion characteristics of airway device, ease of gastric tube insertion, haemodynamic response and perioperative laryngopharyngeal morbidities were assessed. RESULTS I-gel was easier to insert with higher first attempt success rate (95 %) than LMA Supreme (85 %) and ETT (90 %) but it was statistically insignificant. Heart rate (HR) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) was significantly higher in ETT group at the time of intubation, continued till 5 minutes and also at the time of extubation but statistically significant increase in HR and MAP were noted in group S and I only at the time of device insertion. Gastric tube was easier to insert in group S with shortest insertion time which was statistically significant. Incidence of coughing, dysphonia, dysphagia and sore throat was significantly more in group E. CONCLUSIONS I-gel and LMA Supreme can be used as an alternative to ETT for airway management in adult patients undergoing elective laparoscopic surgeries. KEYWORDS Endotracheal Tube, I-gel, LMA Supreme, Supraglottic Airway Device

Comparative study of two supraglottic airway devices- LMA Supreme and I-Gel in adult patients undergoing general anaesthesia at a tertiary hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 141-145
Author(s):  
Shaikh Noorulhaque Mohammad Shafi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
General Anaesthesia ◽  
Airway Device ◽  
Supraglottic Airway ◽  
Supraglottic Airway Device ◽  
Hemodynamic Changes ◽  
Dental Injury ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Lma Supreme

Background: The LMA Supreme is a supraglottic airway device made of medical grade PVC and is latex-free. The I-Gel is a new supraglottic airway device with a non-inflatable cuff, composed of soft gel like, transparent thermoplastic elastomer. The main aim of present study was to compare the LMA Supreme with the I-Gel LMA in terms of the success of insertion of the device, hemodynamic changes and postoperative device related complications. Material and Methods: Present study was a prospective, randomized, comparative, observational study conducted in patients admitted for various elective surgeries, were randomly divided (by envelope selection) as I-Gel LMA and Supreme LMA insertion for general anaesthesia. Results: The mean age in group I and S were 41.26 ± 10.22 and 44.86 ± 10.1 years respectively. The mean body weight in Group I was 55.51 ± 9.61 kgs and in Group S it was 53.12 ± 9.65 kgs. There was no significant difference in the age, gender, body weight, ASA Grades of the patients between Group 1 and Group 2 .Statistically there was no significant difference in the SAD Sizes, Surgical Procedures, ease of insertion in both the groups. The basal heart rate was, mean SBP, mean basal DBP, mean basal MAP and mean SpO2 were comparable in both groups. Blood Tinged SAD was noted in 6 patients in both group I (I-Gel) and group S (SLMA). None of the patients in group I (I-Gel) out of 43 patients had Lip or Dental Injury, whereas 2 patients in group S (SLMA) out of 43 patients had Lip or Dental Injury. Only 4 of the patients in group I (I-Gel) out of 43 patients had Sore Throat within 24 hours post removal of SAD, whereas 6 patients in group S (SLMA) out of 43 patients had Sore Throat within 24 hours post removal of SAD. Conclusion: Both LMA Supreme and I-Gel can be used effectively and comfortably in selected adult patients during general anaesthesia. Both LMA Supreme and I-Gel are easy to insert, both are almost inserted in first attempt, no significant difference in hemodynamic changes during usage is noted.

scholarly journals Predictors and Clinical Outcomes from Failed Laryngeal Mask Airway Unique™

2012 ◽  
Vol 116 (6) ◽  
pp. 1217-1226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satya Krishna Ramachandran ◽  
Michael R. Mathis ◽  
Kevin K. Tremper ◽  
Amy M. Shanks ◽  
Sachin Kheterpal
Keyword(s):  
Laryngeal Mask Airway ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Airway Device ◽  
Laryngeal Mask ◽  
Supraglottic Airway ◽  
Mask Ventilation ◽  
Supraglottic Airway Device ◽  
Respiratory Events ◽  
Unplanned Hospital Admissions

Background Although the estimated risk of life-threatening adverse respiratory events during supraglottic airway device use is rare, the reported rate of events leading to failure of the airway device is 0.2-8%. Little is known about the risk-adjusted prediction of Laryngeal Mask Airway failure requiring rescue tracheal intubation and its impact on patient outcomes. Methods All adult patients in whom a laryngeal mask airway (LMA Unique™, uLMA™; LMA North America, Inc., San Diego, CA) was used in ambulatory and nonambulatory anesthesia settings were included. The primary outcome was uLMA™ failure, defined as an airway event requiring uLMA™ removal and tracheal intubation. The secondary outcomes were the incidence of difficult mask ventilation and unplanned hospital admissions. Results Of the 15,795 cases included in our study, 170 (1.1%) experienced the primary outcome of uLMA™ failure. More than 60% of patients with uLMA™ failure experienced significant hypoxia, hypercapnia, or airway obstruction, whereas 42% presented with inadequate ventilation related to leak. Four independent risk factors for failed uLMA™ were identified: surgical table rotation, male sex, poor dentition, and increased body mass index. A 3-fold increased incidence of difficult mask ventilation was observed in patients with uLMA™ failure. Among outpatients with uLMA™ failure, 13.7% had unplanned hospital admission, 5.6% of whom needed intensive care for persistent hypoxemia. Conclusions The study supports the use of the uLMA™ as an effective supraglottic airway device with a relatively low failure rate. However, there are clinically relevant consequences of uLMA™ failure, as evidenced by the high rate of acute respiratory events and need for unplanned hospital admissions.

A Randomized Crossover Comparison of Airway Sealing with the Laryngeal Mask Airway Ambu AuraFlex at Three Intracuff Pressures in Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang Liu ◽  
Xiaona Tan ◽  
Qi Zhang ◽  
Li Qiao ◽  
Lei Shi
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Laryngeal Mask Airway ◽  
Airway Pressure ◽  
Laryngeal Mask ◽  
Peak Airway Pressure ◽  
Supraglottic Airway ◽  
Intracuff Pressure ◽  
Leak Pressure ◽  
Oropharyngeal Leak Pressure ◽  
Mucosal Change

Abstract Objective An adequate intracuff pressure is important to ensure sufficient sealing function when using supraglottic airway devices to protect the airway from secretions and achieve adequate positive pressure ventilation. The aim of this study is to analyze a feasible and effective alternative Ambu AuraFlex intracuff pressure in child's laparoscopic surgery. Study Design Seventy-two children were included in this study. After insertion of the laryngeal mask airway AuraFlex, oropharyngeal leak pressure (OLP) was measured at intracuff pressures of 10, 30, and 60-cmH2O according to one of six sequences produced on the basis of 3 × 6 Williams crossover design. During the intraoperative period, AuraFlex was maintained using the last intracuff pressure of the allocated sequence. Oropharyngeal leak pressure, peak airway pressure, the fiberoptic view, mucosal change, and complications were assessed at three intracuff pressures. Results The OLP at the intracuff pressure of 10 cmH2O was significantly lower than that of 30 cmH2O (2# 18.1 ± 1.5 vs. 19.5 ± 1.4 cmH2O, p = 0.001; 2.5# 17.7 ± 1.2 vs. 20.2 ± 1.4, p = 0.001) and 60 cmH2O (2# 18.1 ± 1.5 vs. 20.0 ± 1.3 cmH2O, p = 0.002; 2.5# 17.7 ± 1.2 vs. 20.8 ± 1.1, p = 0.003). Compared with the peak airway pressure in pre-and postpneumoperitoneum, the OLP was significantly higher. Subgroup analysis showed no differences in mucosal change and complications. Conclusion Intracuff pressures of 30 may be sufficient for the Ambu AuraFlex in child's laparoscopic surgery, and there may be no added benefit of an intracuff pressure of 60 cmH2O, as oropharyngeal leak pressures were similar.

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