To Compare the Insertion Conditions for I–Gel, Using  Propofol, Thiopentone and Thiopentone with Topical  Lignocaine Spray. – A Double Blind Randomized  Study.

Dr .Suhas Ramaswamy; Dr.Saurab Mohan; Dr.Madhusudan Upadya; Dr.Trivikrama Shenoy

Volume : III, Issue : X, October - 2013

To Compare the Insertion Conditions for I–Gel, Using Propofol, Thiopentone and Thiopentone with Topical Lignocaine Spray. – A Double Blind Randomized Study.

Dr . Suhas Ramaswamy, Dr. Saurab Mohan, Dr. Madhusudan Upadya, Dr. Trivikrama Shenoy

Abstract :

Background: The I–gel mask is a novel supraglottic airway device. The objective of this study is to compare the insertion conditions for I–gel, using propofol, thiopentone and thiopentone with topical lignocaine spray. Materials and methods: 60 ASA I–II patients aged 18–65yrs scheduled for elective surgeries were randomized into three groups. Group P will receive injection propofol 2.5mg/kg,group T will receive injection thiopentone 5mg/kg and group TL will receive 2 sprays of lignocaine 10% (10mg/puff) to each side of oropharynx (total 40mg) followed by injection thiopentone 5mg/kg. Results: Mean time taken for i–gel insertion in group T was comparatively longer than other two groups. The difference in rating was significant showing that ease of insertion was superior in group P followed by group TL and then group T. Conclusion: I–gel inserting condition can be improved by prior topical lignocaine spray.