Keywords :
Airway extubation, Airway management, General anesthesia, Intensive care unit, Perioperative period, Thoracic surgery
Citation Information :
Prabha R, Shaikh FZ, Gupta A, Rastogi S. I-gel Plus as a Rescue Device after Failure to Manage Airway: A Case Series. 2024; 1 (1):15-16.
In anesthesiology, airway management during the perioperative period is crucial for patient safety. While endotracheal intubation has traditionally been a standard practice, supraglottic airway devices (SADs) have significantly expanded the options available to anesthesiologists. Supraglottic airway devices offer a balance between effectiveness, ease of use, and potential advantages over endotracheal tubes. They are useful in various circumstances. The i-gel Plus is a modification of the widely used i-gel. This case series describes three cases where the i-gel Plus was used for airway management when other methods failed.
These cases highlight the effectiveness of the i-gel Plus in challenging airway management scenarios, emphasizing its potential as a reliable tool in the anesthesiologist's arsenal. The current evidence on the i-gel Plus, including studies on cadavers and large patient cohorts, suggests high success rates and ease of use. However, further research is needed to validate its benefits across diverse clinical situations.
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