I-gel Versus Air-Q LMA for Pediatric Patients

I-gel Versus Air-Q LMA for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Short-duration Surgical Procedures

This study targets to compare insertion facility, effect on hemodynamic parameters and effective ventilation using i-gel versus Air-Q LMA for pediatric patients undergoing short-duration surgical procedures.

The patient were divided into 2 groups. I gel group and Air Q group according to LMA type used to maintain airway ventilation.

The patients were compared according to insertion facility, effect on hemodynamic parameters and effective ventilation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA grade I-II
• operative time of ≤60 minutes

Exclusion Criteria:

• age >10 years
• ASA grade ≥II
• current or recently resolved upper respiratory tract infection
• presence of oropharynx or laryngeal pathologies or congenital anomalies
• pathologies inducing reflux or increasing the possibility of aspiration
• allergy to anaesthetic or drugs to be used, renal, cardiac or hepatic diseases, or bronchial asthma