Health Condition 1: null- The trial is been conducted in ASA PS 1 and 2 patients coming for elective surgical procedure under general anaesthesia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Pre-warmed i-Gel: i-Gel warmed to 40 degree Celsius before insertion
Control Intervention1: Un- warmed i-Gel: i-Gel kept at room temperature
Sponsors
Basavaraj Herekar
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: ASA 1 & 2 patients undergoing elective surgical procedures of short duration ( <2 hours) requiring general anaesthesia in supine position or lithotomy position
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with difficult airways or those with contra-indications to GA, recent history of URTI, emergency surgeries.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A i-Gel warmed to 40 degree Celsius before insertion, improves the airway sealing pressureTimepoint: Airway sealing pressure measured at 1 minute, 15 minutes, and 30 minutes after insertion | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A i-Gel warmed to 40 degree Celsius before insertion, reduces the number of attempts for and also the time required for successful insertionTimepoint: Measured once during insertion;Incidence of hoarseness and pharyngeal pain in the post - operative periodTimepoint: Measured at 6 hours, 12 hours and 24 hours after end of surgery | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactBasavaraj Herekar
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Outcome results
None listed