Efficiency of I-gel Supraglottic Airway Device in Supine and Lateral Decubitus Position in Obese Patient

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Obesity is linked to many complications of respiratory care which are directly related to the obstructive apnea syndrome: difficult airway management including difficult mask ventilation, difficult intubation and obstruction of the upper airway. I gel which is a non inflatablesupraglottic airway device with a gastric channel is gaining popularity in anesthesia practice because of its ease of insertion and stable positioning. There are many studies evaluating I-gel for airway managment during different head and necks position ,in prone and lateral position showing both successeful results. Morover, it was evaluated during spontanous and mechanically ventilated patients. There are limited number of studies evaluating the efficacy of I- gel in mild to moderate obese patients. The primary aim of this study is to Measure the oropharyngeal airway leak pressure in both supine and lateral position and to determine laryngeal glottic view grade by the fibreoptic bronchoscope.

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