Kim JG, Kim W, Kang GH, Jang YS, Choi HY, Kim H, Kim M. Clin Exp Emerg Med. 2018 Mar 30;5(1):29-34.
This prospective randomised crossover study was carried out to evaluate the performance and efficacy of the i-gel blind intubation (IGI) in airway management for pre-hospital trauma patients. Here, two blind intubation techniques were assessed (by 18 paramedics) using two supraglottic airway devices (IGI and LMA Fastrach) and a Macintosh laryngoscope (MCL).
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2018,
Clin Exp Emerg Med,
Kim JG,
Randomised cross over study,
RCT,
Airway management,
Paramedics,
pre-hospital,
emergency care,
Emergency medicine,
Trauma ,
blind intubation,
vs LMA Fastrach,
vs Macintosh laryngoscope
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Ladny JR, Bielski K, Szarpak L, Cieciel M, Konski R, Smereka J. Am J Emerg Med. 2017 May; 35(5): 786-787
Manikin study to assess effectiveness of blind intubation through the i-gel, LMA Classic and a standard cuffed tracheal tube, performed by 34 nurses in CPR conditions across two scenarios (with and without chest compressions). Primary measure was time to intubation. i-gel recorded a lower median time to intubation and higher, statistically significant, successful insertion rates in both scenarios. Performing compressions doesn't significantly affect time to perform blind intubation in this setting, but reduces the effectiveness of first intubation attempt. i-gel was faster in both scenarios.
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Ladny JR,
Am J Emerg Med,
Manikin study,
CPR,
Chest compressions,
Nurses,
Fast insertion time,
blind intubation,
vs LMA,
vs tracheal tube,
2017
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Holbery-Morgan L, Angel C, Murphy M, Carew J, Douglas F, Murphy R, Hood N, Rechtman A, Scarff C, Simpson N, Stewardson A, Steinfort D, Radford S, Douglas N, Johnson D. Emerg Med Australas. 2017 Feb;29(1):63-68
Lifesavers in Australia who already use pocket masks and BVMs were trained to use the LMA and i-gel on a manikin. Time to effective ventilation was similar between the pocket mask, BVM and i-gel, but longer for LMA. Authors feel there is a limited role for supraglottic airway devices in this scenario.
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2017,
Holbery-Morgan L,
Emerg Med Australas.,
Manikin study,
vs LMA,
vs pocket mask,
vs BVM,
Lifeguards,
Surfing,
Resuscitation,
Prehospital airway management,
cardiac arrest,
Prehospital CPR,
CPR
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Baratto F, Gabellini G, Paoli A, Boscolo A. Am J Emerg Med. 2017 Jan 26
Report of two cases of attempted suicide by firearm managed with the use of the i-gel O2 Resus Pack. In both patients, laryngoscopy attempts failed before an i-gel was inserted and either fibreoptic-assisted intubation or fibreoptic bronchoscopy were performed. Authors conclude that the i-gel's properties mean the device could easily be used by untrained rescuers and might perform an important role during out-of-hospital emergency.
Link to abstract.
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2017,
Baratto F,
Am J Emerg Med,
I-gel O2 Resus Pack,
Fibreoptic intubation,
out-of-hospital emergency,
Emergency medicine,
Gunshot,
Firearm,
Difficult Airways,
Conduit for intubation
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Pejovic NJ, Trevisanuto D, Nankunda JJ, Tylleskar T. Acta Paediatr. 2016 Dec;105(12):1440-1443
After brief training, 25 participants attempted insertion, with success rate and insertion time recorded. i-gel achieved 100% insertion success rate and was more effective than the face mask in establishing PPV.
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2016,
Pejovic N,
Acta Paediatr,
Resuscitation,
Neonatal resuscitation,
Neonate,
vs face mask,
ventilation,
PPV,
Low resource,
Manikin study
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