Clinical Acceptability of I-GEL® in Pediatric Patients: Comparison of Clinical Performance With Classic-LMA™

This study is designed to determine whether a functional difference exists between the laryngeal mask airway (LMA)-Classic™ and i-gel in anesthetized children who have received neuromuscular blockade.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA I-II, Mallampati I or II, presenting for elective surgery who require general anesthesia in whom tracheal intubation is not necessary

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients will be excluded from the study if they present as Mallampati III or IV, ASA III-V or emergency status
• upper airway abnormality