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Fiberoptic intubation of severely obese patients through supraglottic airway: A prospective, randomized trial of the Ambu® AuraGain™ laryngeal mask vs the i-gel™ airway.

Berthold MoserChristian KellerLaurent AudigéMital H DaveHeinz R Bruppacher
Published in: Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica (2018)
Time for intubation through both supraglottic airway devices was similar. Attributed to fast possibility of securing the airway with both supraglottic airway devices, we believe that both, AuraGain™ and i-gel™, can be a good alternative in the airway management in obese patients.
Keyphrases
  • obese patients
  • bariatric surgery
  • roux en y gastric bypass
  • gastric bypass