Comparison of Standard Versus Reverse Technique for I-Gel Insertion in Anaesthetised Paralysed Patients: A Prospective Randomized Study

Abstract

Background I -gel is a second generation supraglottic airway device that has a soft gel like cuff made up of thermoplastic elastomer which does not require inflation of cuff to provide an airway seal [1]. This device is now being widely used in routine elective anesthesia, resuscitation and pre hospital emergency airway management the success rate of I -gel insertion by standard technique at the first attempt varies from 78-93%, with relatively high success rate of 84-100% after two attempts.[1]