Glottic View Using Supraglottic Devices in Pediatric Patients

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Completed

Brief Summary: Endotracheal intubation is the gold standard for securing the airway. However, while managing patients with difficult airways, various supraglottic devices have been used as rescue airway devices. The aim of this study is to compare the fiberoptic view through the internal aspect of the i-gel versus the Air-Q LMA in pediatric patients. By examining the fiberoptic view through these two devices, the investigators will determine which device provides a clearer passage to the glottic opening and is therefore the preferred conduit to aid endotracheal intubation in difficult airways.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Patients less than 18 years of age who will be receiving an LMA as part of standard of care for their procedure.

Exclusion Criteria

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Air-Q	Air-Q	The Air-Q is composed of an airway tube that connects to an elliptical mask with a cuff which is inserted through the patient's mouth, down the windpipe, and once deployed forms an airtight seal on top the glottis (unlike tracheal tubes which pass through the glottis) allowing a secure airway to be managed by a health care provider.
i-gel	i-gel	The i-gel is designed to create a non-inflatable anatomical seal of the pharyngeal, laryngeal and perilaryngeal structures whilst avoiding the compression trauma that can occur with inflatable supraglottic airway devices.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Acceptable View of the Glottic Aperature (Grade I-II)	15 seconds after insertion of Air-Q or i-gel	Grade I view - Glottic aperture seen completely without any obstruction, Grade II view - Glottic aperture seen only partially but visual obstruction is less than 50%.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Airway Insertion Time	Immediately after anesthesia induction	Amount of time it takes to insert airway.
Time to Achieve Best Fiberoptic View	15 seconds after insertion of Air-Q or i-gel	After confirmation of adequate placement and ventilation, a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope was inserted through the stem of the supraglottic device to visualize the glottic aperture. The time taken for bronchoscopy, defined as time from disconnection of the anesthetic circuit from the SGA to first visualization of the glottic aperture, was recorded.