Understanding How Does an iGel Work in Modern Airway Management
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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.
