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Contents
1.0
Introduction.........................................................................................................1
1.1 The i-gel design...............................................................................................................1
1.2 Key components and their function.................................................................................2
1.2.1 Soft non-inflatable cuff............................................................................................3
1.2.2 Gastric channel.......................................................................................................3
1.2.3 Epiglottis blocker.....................................................................................................3
1.2.4 Buccal cavity stabiliser............................................................................................3
1.2.5 15mm connector......................................................................................................4
1.2.6 Important key points...............................................................................................4
2.0
Indications...........................................................................................................5
3.0
Contraindications................................................................................................6
4.0
Warnings..............................................................................................................6
5.0
Preparation for use..............................................................................................7
5.1 Size selection..................................................................................................................7
5.2 Pre-use checks...............................................................................................................7
5.3 Pre-insertion preparation................................................................................................8
6.0
Induction of Anaesthesia....................................................................................9
6.1 Preferred technique.........................................................................................................9
6.2 Other techniques of induction.........................................................................................9
7.0
Insertion technique...........................................................................................10
7.1 Recommended insertion technique..............................................................................10
7.2 Important notes to the recommended insertion technique...........................................11
8.0
Maintenance of Anaesthesia.............................................................................12
9.0
Emergence from Anaesthesia...........................................................................12
10.0 Recovery phase of Anaesthesia and i-gel removal.......................................12
11.0 How to use the gastric channel........................................................................13
12.0 Problem solving.................................................................................................14
13.0 Adverse outcomes.............................................................................................15
14.0 Further reading..................................................................................................16
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