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To evaluate the effectiveness of automated versus manual ventilation using an i-gel® airway during helicopter operations.

April 3, 2026Prehospital Emergency Care0 citations

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Manual vs Automated Ventilation with an i-gel® Airway During Short-Haul Helicopter Operations

WQWade E. QuilterUniversity of Utah THTJ HartridgeUniversity of Utah JKJared KatzUniversity of Utah

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To evaluate the effectiveness of automated versus manual ventilation using an i-gel® airway during helicopter operations.
Compared automated and manual ventilation techniques
Monitored target minute ventilation (MV)
Evaluated i-gel® airway movement
Gathered preference ratings from attendants
Automated ventilation consistently met target MV.
Automated method minimized movement of the i-gel® airway.
Attendants preferred the automated ventilation technique.

Abstract

Automated ventilation consistently achieved target MV, minimized i-gel® movement, and was preferred by attendants. Rescue teams should consider automated ventilation for short-haul airway management with an i-gel® airway.

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