Comparison of Two Airway Devices (I-Gel and Air-Q) in Children Aged 1-10 Years During General Anesthesia
Effect of I-gel and Air-Q SP LMAs on Oropharyngeal Leak Pressure and Gastric Insufflation in Children: An Ultrasonography-Guided Randomized Study
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
60 participants
Apr 1, 2026
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Summary
This study aims to compare two commonly used airway devices (I-gel and Air-Q) in children aged 1-10 years undergoing general anesthesia for surgery. These devices help doctors keep the airway open and support breathing during the operation. The study will evaluate how well each device works, how easy they are to place, and whether they cause air to enter the stomach. Ultrasound will be used to safely check the position of the device and detect any air in the stomach. The results of this study may help improve the safety and effectiveness of airway management in children during anesthesia.
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Interventions
I-gel Laryngeal Mask Airway: The I-gel is a second-generation supraglottic airway device with a non-inflatable cuff designed to provide an anatomical seal of the airway. In this study, the device will be selected according to patient weight and inserted following standard clinical practice during general anesthesia. Its performance will be evaluated using oropharyngeal leak pressure measurements and ultrasonographic assessment of gastric insufflation and device position.
Air-Q SP Laryngeal Mask Airway: The Air-Q SP is a supraglottic airway device with a self-pressurizing, non-inflatable cuff designed to provide effective airway sealing. It will be selected based on patient weight and inserted using standard techniques. Its performance will be assessed using the same parameters as the I-gel, including oropharyngeal leak pressure, ultrasonographic evaluation of gastric insufflation, and device positioning.
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NCT07522957