I-Gel and ILMA for ease of insertion and as conduit for intubation- A comparative study

Abstract

Materials and methods: A total 120 cases undergoing elective surgery requiring general anaesthesia between age group 20-60 years were recruited. Cases were induced with suitable induction agents and non-depolarizing muscle relaxants and ventilated for 3 minutes before SAD insertion and again ventilated for 1 minute before blind ETT intubation. Parameters such as ease of insertion, number of attempts and time period of insertion of SADs and ETT, post-operative clinical complications were assessed.