i-Gel

Question 1

I-Gel - indications

Answer 1

Unconscious pt without a gag

Ineffective ventilation with BVM & basic airway management

> 10 mins of ventilation

Unable to intubate

Question 2

I-Gel - contraindications

Answer 2

Upper airway obstruction or suspected epiglottitis

Strong jaw tone or trismus

Intact gag reflex or resistance to intubation

Question 3

I-Gel - precautions

Answer 3

Inability to put pt in sniffing position

Pts who require high airway pressures - may unseat I-gel

Vomit in the airway

Paeds with large tonsils