TY - JOUR
TI - Comparison of blind intubation through the I-gel and ILMA Fastrach by nurses during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A manikin study
AU - Melissopoulou, T.
AU - Stroumpoulis, K.
AU - Sampanis, M.A.
AU - Vrachnis, N.
AU - Papadopoulos, G.
AU - Chalkias, A.
AU - Xanthos, T.
JO - Heart and Lung: Journal of Acute and Critical Care
PY - 2014
VL - 43
TODO - 2
SP - 112-116
PB - Mosby Year Book Inc
SN - null
TODO - 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2013.12.004
TODO - 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
TODO - 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.
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