I-Gel in Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest in Norway

I-Gel Versus Current Practice in Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest by Paramedics in Norway - a Prospective Stepped Wedge Crossover Trial

The main objective of this trial is to compare the effectiveness of a newer supraglottic airway method (the i-Gel), compared to current airway management practice in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests treated by Norwegian ambulance services.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients requiring and receiving advanced airway management on ambulance missions. Advanced airway management is defined as the attempted insertion of an airway adjunct (I-Gel, laryngeal tube or ETI) or the administration of ventilatory assistance/support (including bag-mask ventilation (BMV) or other ventilatory support.
• Adult patients (> 18 years).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-adult patients / minors (< 18 years).
• Traumatic cardiac arrest.