I-Gel Flashcards by Alec Draper

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IGEL Contraindications

A

Jaw tone trismus
Suspected epiglottitis or upper airway obstruction
Intact gag reflex

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IGEL side effect

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Placement does not prevent passive regurgitation or gastric distention

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IGEL Precaution

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Inability to get pt into sniffing position
Paediatrics with large tonsils
High airway pressures
Vomit in the airway

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