Comparison of I-gel and Air-Q SP Airway Devices in Children 1 to 10 Years Old During General Anesthesia Using Ultrasound to Check Device Position and Safety

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating two airway devices, I-gel and Air-Q, in children aged 1 to 10 years undergoing general anesthesia for surgery. These devices help keep the airway open to support breathing during the operation. The study aims to compare how well each device works, how easy they are to place, and whether they cause air to enter the stomach, which can be an unwanted side effect. Ultrasound imaging will be used to safely check the devices position and detect any air in the stomach. Children in this study will be randomly assigned to receive either the I-gel or Air-Q supraglottic airway device during general anesthesia. The devices are selected based on the childs weight and placed according to standard clinical practice. Researchers will measure oropharyngeal leak pressure, insertion time, ease of insertion, and monitor for any complications. Ultrasound will be performed immediately after device placement, after patient positioning, and at the end of surgery to assess device position and gastric insufflation. Participants will undergo standard care with no additional risks beyond routine anesthesia. Data collected include measurements of airway sealing, device positioning, insertion details, and any complications from placement until discharge from the post-anesthesia care unit. The primary outcome is oropharyngeal leak pressure measured immediately after placement and at surgery end. The study may help improve airway device choice and safety for children during anesthesia. Total participation duration matches the surgical procedure and immediate recovery period.

Comparison of Two Airway Devices (I-Gel and Air-Q) in Children Aged 1-10 Years During General Anesthesia