New UK study: i-gel insertion by novices in manikins and patients 08 Jul 2008

A new study from Bath and Gloucester in the UK evaluated the performance of i-gel in manikins and anaesthetised patients when used by novices. The i-gel was deployed with minimal evidence of patient trauma and 100% insertion success.

The authors summarised the results: ‘i-gel is rapidly inserted in both manikins and patients by novice users and compares favourably to other supraglottic airways available. Further work determining safety and efficacy during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation is required’
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18557971