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Background and Aims: Since introduction of classic LMA by Archie Brain, the newer second generation extraglottic airway devices are easily available in the market; the current study was designed to assess and compare the relative success rate of blind endotracheal intubation in first attempt through LMA-Fastrach, Air-Q ILA, and Ambu Aura-i as a primary endpoint. Methods: One hundred and fifty patients aged between 18 and 60 years with ASA physical status I-II, MP Grade 1-II, undergoing elective surgery under general anaesthesia, were enrolled into this prospective, randomised, case-control study to compare the relative success rate of tracheal intubation through LMA- FastrachTM(Group F=50 patients) Air-QTM ILA (Group Q = 50 patients) and AMBU-Aura i (Group A=50 patients) in first attempt via standard PVC tube. Results: First attempt successful intubation through SAD was 92% in group F, 88% in group Q and 84% in Ambu aura i group but no significant difference was seen among the groups. However, tracheal intubation was performed successfully in shorter time with Air Q-ILA (34.91±11.61 sec) as compared to AMBU-Aura and ILMA (36.59±13.92 and 37.66±12.66 sec) which was statistically insignificant (p= 0.599). Conclusion: All the three second generation extraglottic airway devices are reliable and effective can be used as conduit for tracheal intubation safely without any major complication with high success rate.

Keywords

Ambu® Aura-iTM, Blind Endotracheal Intubation, Extraglottic Airway Devices, First Attempt Success Rate, LMA- FastrachTM Air-qTM ILA.
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