Comparing two airway devices in elderly patients
This trial tests whether placing the I-gel or classic laryngeal mask airway in different head positions works better for elderly patients during surgery. It aims to find the safest way to help you breathe while you are asleep.
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Who can take part
- You are 75 years or older.
- You are classified as ASA I, II, or III (generally healthy or with mild to moderate health conditions).
- You do not have a known or expected difficult airway.
- You are not scheduled to have a breathing tube placed in your windpipe.
- You have no medical reasons that prevent using a supraglottic airway device.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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