Comparison of Ambu Auragain and I-Gel Supraglottic Airways in Adult Patients at an Ambulatory Surgery Center

Comparison of Ambu Auragain and I-Gel Supraglottic Airways in Adult Patients at an Ambulatory Surgery Center

The purpose of this study is to determine if an I-gel laryngeal mask airway (LMA) has a higher oropharyngeal leak pressure compared to an Ambu Auragain in adult patients in an ambulatory surgery center.

Patients who are scheduled for elective ambulatory surgery under general anesthesia will be randomized to one of two groups. Group 1 will receive an I-gel laryngeal mask airway (LMA) and group 2 will receive an Ambu Auragain LMA.

Inclusion Criteria:

- undergoing outpatient ambulatory surgery under general anesthesia that is amenable to using a laryngeal mask airway

Exclusion Criteria:

• non-English speaking patients
• patients with abnormal airway anatomy