Deguchi S, Komasawa N, Kido H, Omori M, Minami T. J Clin Anesth. 2016;30:61-2
Study to test the pH levels in the i-gel after removal.
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Takahashi Y, Murashima K, Kayashima K. Masui 2016 Apr;65(4):330-5
Study on 50 adults to test the efficacy of i-gel insertion assistance techniques - sniffing the morning air position and rotation. Average insertion time was 24 seconds at first attempt. Authors conclude both techniques 'can be used for insertion'.
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Cook TM, Kelly FE. Anaesthesia. 2016 Apr;71(4):466-7
Based on the findings of the DAS 2015 guidelines, the authors argue that evidence suggests 2nd generation supraglottic airway devices perform better than 1st generation equivalents, and that 2nd gen should be used for airway rescue and routine airway management.
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Abukawa Y, Hiroki K, Iwakiri H, Fukuda T, Ozaki M. J Anesth. 2016;30(2):199-204
130 patients aged 7 months to 13 years monitored under general anaesthesia, with size selection based on patient's body weight. Average insertion length grew longer with increasing height and weight. Authors conclude a line could be drawn on sizes 1.5 and 2 only.
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Guerrier G, Boutboul D, Rondet S, Hallal D, Levy J, Sjogren L, Legeais JM, Nicolau R, Mehanna C, Bourges JL, Samama CM. Cornea 2016;35(1):37-40
Study to assess the safety of the i-gel in keratoplasty performed under general anaesthesia, compared to tracheal tube intubation. No surgical complications reported in either group.
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