In this multicentre randomized crossover trial, we examined whether early insertion of an i-gel® supraglottic airway — without prior bag-valve-mask ventilation — could enhance ventilation during simulated paediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
No meaningful differences between the two strategies (minute alveolar ventilation difference: 36 ml [95% CI −28 to 99]): whichever device is used, the focus should remain on delivering high-quality ventilations.
Reference: Stuby L, Bourgeois L, Tinembart J-M, Mühlemann E, Thurre D, Siebert JN, Suppan L. Effect of intermediate airway management on ventilation parameters in simulated paediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a multicentre randomised crossover trial. Swiss Med Wkly. 2025 May 16. doi. 10.57187/s.4079