A new single use supraglottic airway device with a noninflatable cuff and an esophageal vent: an observational study of the i-gel.

Background: The i-gel is a new single-use supraglottic airway device with a noninflatable cuff and an esophageal vent.

Method: In this prospective, observational study, we evaluated the i-gel in 71 women.

Results: Insertion success rate was 97%.

[Oropharyngeal ulcers following anaesthesia with the laryngeal tube S].

We report a case of acute tongue and uvula ulcerations consecutive to the use of a laryngeal tube Sonda (LTS) for airway management. The LTS was used during general anaesthesia for hysteroscopy and resection of endometrial hyperplasia. No trouble occurred during LTS insertion and anaesthesia.

Pressure support ventilation during inhalational induction with sevoflurane and remifentanil in adults.

Background And Objective: The purpose of this prospective randomized study was to assess the value of pressure support ventilation during inhalational induction with sevoflurane in adult patients.

Methods: Thirty-five adult patients, ASA I-II and scheduled for ear nose throat surgery were studied. Vital capacity induction with 8% sevoflurane in 8 L min-1 oxygen was performed.

[Acute pulmonary edema from inhalation of the bite-block after anesthesia with a laryngeal mask].

We report a case of acute pulmonary oedema, consecutive to upper airway obstruction due to the inhalation of the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) bite block during recovery. The LMA was used for general anaesthesia with the bite-block provided in France. No trouble occurred during LMA insertion and anaesthesia.