Tag: Non inflatable cuff

Studies have consistently shown that the I-gel airway device facilitates faster and easier insertion compared to cuffed alternatives like the LMA-Proseal, highlighting a significant advantage of I-gel in securing a patent airway during critical moments. This speed and simplicity are crucial in both elective surgery and emergency resuscitation scenarios.

Made from a soft, gel-like thermoplastic elastomer, the iGel is a second-generation supraglottic airway device that has revolutionized airway management since its introduction in 2007. The core innovation explaining how does an iGel work lies in its anatomically shaped, non-inflatable cuff, which adapts to the patient's perilaryngeal anatomy to provide a secure seal without the risk of over-inflation trauma.