Comparing Surf Lifeguards and Nurse Anesthetists' Use of the i-gel Supraglottic Airway Device - An Observational Simulation Study.

In a simulated setting, there was no significant difference between surf lifeguards and experienced nurse anesthetists in time to first ventilation when using a SGA. Surf lifeguards delivered a higher tidal volume, and a higher proportion of ventilations within guideline recommendations, but generally ventilations caused visible manikin chest rise for both groups.