@article{3127447,
    title = "Comparison of blind intubation through the I-gel and ILMA Fastrach by nurses during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A manikin study",
    author = "Melissopoulou, T. and Stroumpoulis, K. and Sampanis, M.A. and Vrachnis, N. and Papadopoulos, G. and Chalkias, A. and Xanthos, T.",
    journal = "Heart and Lung: Journal of Acute and Critical Care",
    year = "2014",
    volume = "43",
    number = "2",
    pages = "112-116",
    publisher = "Mosby Year Book Inc",
    doi = "10.1016/j.hrtlng.2013.12.004",
    keywords = "adult;  article;  comparative effectiveness;  controlled study;  CPR manikin;  endotracheal intubation;  female;  human;  i gel;  intubating laryngeal mask Fastrach;  laryngeal mask;  male;  middle aged;  nursing competence;  nursing staff;  practice guideline;  priority journal;  respiration control;  respiratory therapeutic device;  resuscitation, ACLS;  Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support;  AHA;  American Heart Association;  Blind intubation;  cardiopulmonary resuscitation;  Cardiopulmonary resuscitation;  CC;  chest compressions;  CPR;  I-gel;  ID;  ILMA;  internal diameter;  intubating laryngeal mask airway;  Intubating laryngeal mask airway;  NO CC;  no chest compressions;  Nurses, Adult;  Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation;  Female;  Humans;  Intubation, Intratracheal;  Laryngeal Masks;  Manikins;  Nurses",
    abstract = "Objectives: To investigate whether nursing staff can successfully use the I-gel and the intubating laryngeal mask Fastrach (ILMA) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Background: Although tracheal intubation is considered to be the optimal method for securing the airway during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, laryngoscopy requires a high level of skill. Methods: Forty five nurses inserted the I-gel and the ILMA in a manikin, with continuous and without chest compressions. Results: Mean intubation times for the ILMA and I-gel without chest compressions were 20.60±3.27 and 18.40±3.26s, respectively (p<0.0005). ILMA proved more successful than the I-gel regardless of compressions. Continuation of compressions caused a prolongation in intubation times for both the I-gel (p<0.0005) and the ILMA (p<0.0005). Conclusion: In this mannequin study, nursing staff can successfully intubate using the I-gel and the ILMA as conduits with comparable success rates, regardless of whether chest compressions are interrupted or not. © 2014 Elsevier Inc."
}