A randomised controlled study to compare the first attempt success rate at insertion of LMA protector TM and i-gel TM in elective surgical procedures

This study will be performed in patients scheduled to undergo minor surgical procedures under general anaesthesia. A written informed consent will be obtained from the participants. The participants will be allocated into two groups by computer-generated random numbers. Group A is LMA Protector and Group B is i-gel. Anaesthesia premedication and induction will be standardized among the groups. After adequate attainment of intubating conditions, either LMA protector or i-gel will be introduced in their respective groups by postgraduate students who have done a minimum of 25 classic LMA successful insertions. Proper placement of the airway device is confirmed by five-point auscultation and ETCO2 tracings on the capnograph. The time taken and the number of attempts to secure the airway will be noted. At the end of the surgery, SAD  will be removed on regaining of adequate consciousness and intact airway reflexes. The surface of the device will be examined for any blood staining and will be recorded. Any episodes of laryngospasm will be documented and managed as per standard protocols. Any complaints of sore throat will be documented.