Table 2. Comparative Data and Complications on Airway Devices.
| i-gel (n = 47) | SLMA (n = 46) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size (3/4/5) | 5/42/0 | 7/35/4 | 0.08 |
| Attempt No. (1/2/3) | 46/1/0 | 45/0/1 | 0.37 |
| Insertion time (sec) | 15.7 ± 3.7 | 15.7 ± 3.1 | 0.99 |
| Fiberoptic view (1/2/3/4) | 0/3/16/28 | 1/9/10/26 | 0.14 |
| Gastric tube insertion time (sec) | 20.4 ± 3.9 | 16.7 ± 1.6 | < 0.001 |
| Audible air leak | 5 | 8 | 0.39 |
| Manipulation frequency (0/1/2) | 43/4/0 | 39/6/1 | 0.45 |
| Complications | |||
| Blood on device | 3 | 2 | 0.51 |
| Sore throat | 4 | 1 | 0.19 |
| Others | 2 | 2 | 1.00 |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation, or numbers. Fiberoptic view: 1, vocal cords not seen; 2, vocal cords plus anterior epiglottis; 3, vocal cords plus posterior epiglottis; 4, vocal cords only. SLMA: Supreme laryngeal mask airway.