Air-Q intubating laryngeal airway: A study of the second generation supraglottic airway device.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Air-Q intubating laryngeal mask airway (ILA) is used as a supraglottic airway device and as a conduit for endotracheal intubation. This study aims to assess the efficacy of the Air-Q ILA regarding ease of insertion, adequacy of ventilation, rate of successful intubation, haemodynamic response and airway morbidity.

Methods

Sixty patients presenting for elective surgery at our Medical College Hospital were selected. Following adequate premedication, baseline vital parameters, pulse rate and blood pressure were recorded. Air-Q size 3.5 for patients 50-70 kg and size 4.5 for 70-100 kg was selected. After achieving adequate intubating conditions, Air-Q ILA was introduced. Confirming adequate ventilation, appropriate sized endotracheal tube was advanced through

SUBMITTER: Attarde VB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4870948 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature