i-gel® from Intersurgical: clinical evidence listing

Schaer AC, Keel MJ, Dubach P, Greif R, Luyet C, Theiler L. A A Case Rep. 2014 Aug 15;3(4):45-7

Reported case on an 82-year-old patient with previously undiagnosed diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis of the cervical spine.

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Hagberg CA. A A Case Rep. 2014 Aug 15;3(4):51-2

Comment on two case reports by Schaer et al and de Graaff et al in which the importance of evaluating risk factors for difficult supraglottic airway use were highlighted. Author focuses on the importance of understanding recommended insertion techniques as part of greater knowledge of SADs.

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de Graaff HJ, Teeuw R, de Quelerij M, Verbrugge SJ, Boudesteijn EA. A A Case Rep. 2014 Aug 15;3(4):48-50

A case of extensive soft palate ulceration after the use of i-gel.

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Matsunami K, Sanuki M, Yasuuji M, Nakanuno R, Kato T, Kawamoto M. Masui. 2014 Jul;63(7):789-93

Report of cases using i-gel successfully with easy insertion, concluding that the device is useful in this scenario.

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Matsunami S, Komasawa N, Kuzukawa Y, Fujitate Y, Minami T. Masui. 2014 Jul;63(7):807-9

Case of successful insertion of i-gel with no vital sign change.

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