CompletedNot Applicable

A Comparison of the VBM Intubating Laryngeal Tube and the I-Gel

United Kingdom40 participantsStarted 2017-01

Plain-language summary

A study comparing two second generation supraglottic Airway devices, the VBM intubating laryngeal tube and the I-Gel.

Age range18 Years – 70 Years

SexALL

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✓. Any patient between the age of 18 - 70
✓. Any patient having the capacity to consent
✓. Any patient requiring general anaesthesia but not endotracheal intubation immediately after induction of anaesthesia.

✕. Patient refusal
✕. Patients involved in another research project
✕. Patients who require endotracheal intubation immediately after induction of anaesthesia
✕. Patients who are systemically unwell/unstable
✕. Patients at risk of aspiration

Time in seconds required for placement of supraglottic device

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 30 minutes

NCT IDNCT03067246

SponsorGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-06-05