i-gel® from Intersurgical: clinical evidence listing

Shimizu M, Yoshikawa N, Yagi Y, Tsumura Y, Kukida A, Hirakawa K, Hotta A, Nakamoto A, Ohira N, Tatekawa S. Masui. 2014 Aug;63(8):841-5

Bronchoscopic view through the i-gel was graded after insertion, whereupon tracheal intubation was performed and the i-gel removed. First attempt at intubation successful in all 52 patients.

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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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Komasawa N, Kusunoki T, Soen M, Minami T. Masui. 2014 Jun;63(6):644-6

Success rescue ventilation of this patient after general anaesthesia. Manual ventilation became impossible and oropharyngeal airway did not improve situation - i-gel was immediately inserted giving sufficient ventilation as intubation was performed.

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Seno H, Komasawa N, Fujiwara S, Miyazaki S, Tatsumi S, Sawai T, Minami T. Masui. 2014 May;63(5):590-3

Manikin study to investigate effectiveness of three fixation methods on an automated chest compressor. Fixation strap may prove useful in stabilising i-gel insertion in this scenario.

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