🫁 Supraglottic Airway Insertion (I-Gel) Overview ✅ Indications -Preferred airway device in cardiac arrest. -BVM via OPA not effective or prolonged -Rescue airway when ET tube failed ❌ Contraindications -Gag reflex -Semi conscious patient 😀 Advantages -Easy insertion -No continuous manual seal required -Easier than ET tube/ no laryngoscopy required (trust/ FBAO dependent) -Can used to monitor end-tidal co2 😟 Disadvantages -Does not fully protect from aspiration -May leak due to high ventilators pressures e.g. asthma, obesity, drowning, pregnancy 🩺 Equipment -oxygen -suction -I-gel -magill forceps -OPA -Catheter mount -Filter -End-tidal monitor -BVM -Lubricant -Tube tie -Stethoscope . #paramedicstudent #paramedicschool #studentnurse #medstudent