Comparison of ease of insertion of LMA proseal and I-gel with dexmedetomidine

Abstract

Background: In spite of tremendous advances in contemporary anesthesia practice, airway management 
continues to be of paramount importance to the anesthesiologist. Hemodynamic changes are the major 
undesirable consequences of endotracheal intubation and laryngoscopy. The supraglottic airway device is 
a novel device that fills the gap in airway management between tracheal intubation and use of face mask. 
In view of this, the present study was undertaken to compare the performance of two supraglottic airway 
devices LMA Proseal and I-gel. 
Methodology: Sixty ASA I-II patients scheduled for elective surgeries under general anaesthesia were 
randomised into two groups of 30 each. In Group P (n=30) LMA Proseal and Group I (n=30) I-gel were 
used respectively. Both the devices were compared in relation to ease of insertion assessed in terms of 
Modified Lund and Stovener criteria, jaw relaxation based on Young’s criteria, number of attempts for 
insertion and hemodynamic changes.