British journal of anaesthesia
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Multicenter Study
i-gel™ supraglottic airway in clinical practice: a prospective observational multicentre study.
The i-gel™ supraglottic airway device has been studied in randomized controlled studies, but it has not been evaluated in a large prospective patient cohort. Therefore, we performed this prospective multicentre observational study to evaluate success rates, airway leak pressure, risk factors for i-gel failure, and adverse events. ⋯ The i-gel is a reliable supraglottic airway device failing in <5% and providing high airway leak pressures. Males, impaired mandibular subluxation, poor dentition, and older age are risk factors associated with primary device failure. Serious adverse events are rare.
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Letter Multicenter Study
Goal-directed therapy: each therapeutic regimen needs its indication.