Research Article

Comparison of i-Gel as a Conduit for Intubation between under Fiberoptic Guidance and Blind Endotracheal Intubation during Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Randomized Simulation Study

Table 1

Baseline characteristics.

N = 23

Age, years36.2 ± 5.4
Gender, male19 (82.6%)
Intubators
EM resident8 (34.8%)
EP15 (65.2%)
Experiences
MCL ≥ 50 times23 (100%)
i-Gel insertion ≥ 50 times23 (100%)
Bronchoscopy ≥ 1 times0 (0%)
IGI ≥ 1 times0 (0%)
IBRI ≥ 1 times0 (0%)

EM = emergency medicine; EP = emergency physician; MCL = Macintosh laryngoscopy; IGI = i-gel blind intubation; IBRI = i-gel bronchoscopic intubation.