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Oesophageal seal of the novel supralaryngeal airway device I-Gel™ in comparison with the laryngeal mask airway Classic™ and ProSeal™ using a cadaver model

Authors:

Schmidbauer W. et al.

Publication:

Br J Anaesth 2009; 102 (1): 135-139.

Summary:

  • A study to compare the oesophageal seal of the LMA Classic™, LMA ProSeal™ and i-gel™ supraglottic airway devices in human cadavers
  • The LMA Classic™ and LMA ProSeal™ devices withstood a significantly higher oesophageal pressure than the i-gel™ in cadaver models
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Magnetic resonance imaging study of the in vivo position of the extraglottic airway devices i-gel™ and LMA-Supreme™ in anaesthetized human volunteers

Authors:

Russo S.G. et al.

Publication:

Br J Anaesth 2012; 109 (6): 996-1004.

Summary:

  • A study to compare the in situ position of the LMA Supreme™ and the i-gel™ supraglottic airway devices in anaesthetised volunteers
  • The LMA Supreme™ protruded deeper into the upper oesophageal sphincter than the i-gel™, relative to both the glottis and to the spine
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LMA Supreme™, i-gel™ and Laryngeal Tube Suction™ – A prospective, randomized comparative evaluation using fiberoptic and color indicator assessment techniques

Authors:

Cremer S. et al.

Publication:

Poster presentation at the 14th Annual Society for Airway Management Scientific Meeting, 24-26 September 2010, Chicago, IL, USA.

Summary:

  • A study to compare the performances of the LMA Supreme™, i-gel™ and Laryngeal Tube Suction™ supraglottic airway devices in patients undergoing minor surgery
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Supraglottic airway devices: recent advances

Authors:

Cook T., Howes B.

Publication:

Contin Educ Anaesth Crit Care Pain 2011; 11 (2): 56-61.

Summary:

  • A review of the recent advances in supraglottic airway devices
  • Although the LMA ProSeal™ has not been shown to outperform the LMA Classic™, its efficacy and safety has been demonstrated in routine and advanced use
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The Supreme Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA): a new neonatal supraglottic device: comparison with Classic and ProSeal LMA in a manikin

Authors:

Trevisanuto D. et al.

Publication:

Resuscitation 2012; 83 (1): 97-100.

Summary:

  • A study to compare the performance of the LMA Supreme™, LMA Classic™ and LMA ProSeal™ devices when used by inexperienced medical trainees in a neonatal airway management manikin
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Sparing the larynx during gynecological laparoscopy: a randomized trial comparing the LMA Supreme™ and the ETT

Authors:

Abdi W. et al.

Publication:

Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2010; 54 (2): 141-146.

Summary:

  • A study to compare the performance of the LMA Supreme™ and an endotracheal tube in patients undergoing elective gynaecological pelvic laparoscopy requiring anaesthesia
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Laryngeal masks as airway management in major urological surgery – a safe alternative?

Authors:

Roiss M. et al.

Publication:

Abstract and poster presentation at the Anesthesiology 2011 Annual Meeting [Abstract A1059], 15-19 October 2011, Chicago, IL, USA.

Summary:

  • To compare the rate of complications with the LMA Supreme™ and an endotracheal tube in patients undergoing major urological surgery involving spinal anaesthesia
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The Laryngeal Mask Airway Supreme for positive pressure ventilation during laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Authors:

Beleña J.M. et al.

Publication:

J Clin Anesth 2011; 23: 456-460.

Summary:

  • A study to evaluate the performance of the LMA Supreme™ in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy with general anaesthesia
  • Successful insertion of the LMA Supreme™ was achieved in all patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy
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Prospective audit on the use of the LMA Supreme™ for airway management of adult patients undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery in prone position

Authors:

Sharma V. et al.

Publication:

Br J Anaesth 2010; 105 (2): 228-232.

Summary:

  • A study to describe airway management during the use of the LMA Supreme™ in adult patients undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery on the spine whilst in the prone position
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LMA Supreme™ insertion by novices in manikins and patients

Authors:

Howes B.W. et al.

Publication:

Anaesthesia 2010; 65: 343-347.

Summary:

  • To evaluate the use of the LMA Supreme™ in manikins and patients by medical personnel with limited experience of airway management
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