SynthesisBritish journal of anaesthesia2024
Choice of supraglottic airway devices: a network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
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- Comparison of GMA-Tulip and i-gel supraglottic airway devices in orthopedic trauma surgery: a randomized controlled trial.BMC anesthesiology · 2026Trial
- Comparison of laryngeal tube evo with tracheal intubation during intra-arrest-ventilation using biphasic positive pressure ventilation - a prospective randomized controlled body donor study.Critical care (London, England) · 2026Trial
- Individualized regulation of inflatable laryngeal mask airway cuff pressure reduces postoperative pharyngolaryngeal pain in elderly patients: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Trial
- Comparison of LTS-D and i-gel in non-paralyzed pediatric patients under general anesthesia: a randomized trial.Anaesthesiology intensive therapy · 2025Trial
- Comparison of ventilation with second-generation supraglottic airway devices in a prospective randomized cadaver study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Performance of the new Laryngeal Tube LTInternational journal of emergency medicine · 2026Article
- Comparison of clinical performance among the I-Gel Proseal Lma and Tulip Oropharyngeal Airway.BMC anesthesiology · 2026Observational
- Climate Impact of Laryngeal Masks: Climate and Other Environmental Impacts of Reusable and Single-Use Laryngeal Masks in Sweden.Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica · 2026Article
- Clinical evaluation of the i-gel Plus supraglottic airway in Japanese patients: A prospective observational study.PloS one · 2026Observational
- Randomized Prospective Comparison of the SingularityJournal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- All India Difficult Airway Association 2025 Guidelines for the management of unanticipated difficult airway in adults under general anaesthesia.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2025Article
- Choice of supraglottic airway devices. Comment on Br J Anaesth 2024; 133: 1284-306.British journal of anaesthesia · 2025Article
- The confusing world of supraglottic airway devices: Innovation, imitation, and the illusion of choice.Journal of anaesthesiology, clinical pharmacologyArticle
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Abstract
backgroundOver the last two decades, significant research interest has led to the development of a wide variety of supraglottic airways (SGAs) for anaesthesia providers to choose from.
methodsIn this network meta-analysis, we analysed 111 studies, enrolling 12 045 patients undergoing airway management with 29 SGAs. We targeted outcomes that contribute to clinicians' choice of one SGA over another. The primary outcome was the incidence of postoperative sore throat (POST). Secondary outcomes were first-attempt insertion success, bleeding complications, and oropharyngeal leak pressure (OLP). Based on credible intervals, we created a 'rank order' to guide decision-making for clinicians.
resultsThe highest-ranking devices based on credible intervals for POST, bleeding complications, first-attempt insertion success, and OLP were LMA Ambu, Jcerity Endoscoper, LMA Blockbuster, and LMA Baska Mask, respectively. Air-Q and i-gel ranked favourably across multiple outcomes, with i-gel being the only device to rank within the top six SGAs for POST, bleeding, and first-attempt success despite ranking poorly for OLP.
conclusionsOur data support the use of LMA-Ambu, Jcerity-Endoscoper, Air-Q, and i-gel when considering patient-centred outcomes. Clinician familiarity with these devices and their continued expansion into anaesthetic practice will have important implications on the perioperative patient experience. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW PROTOCOL: PROSPERO (CRD42022383136).
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