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Indian Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia

Volume  12, Issue 3, July - Sep 2025, Pages 199-206
 

Original Article

Clinical Comparison between Baska Mask and I-gel in Short Surgical Procedures: A Randomised Comparative Study

S. Rajavelu1, K. Dinakaran2, B. Jalakandan3

1 Senior Resident, Department of Anaesthesiology, Apollo KH Hospital, Melvisharam, Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, India. 2 Junior Consultant, Department of Anaesthesiology, Apollo KH Hospital, Melvisharam, Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, India. 3 Senior Consultant & Head of the Department, Department of Anaesthesiology, Apollo KH Hospital, Melvisharam, Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, India.
 

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DOI: 10.21088/ijaa.2349.8471.12325.5

Abstract

Background and aims: Numerous newer Supraglottic Airway Devices (SADs) are available now a days and they are known for their reduced airway morbidity and improved hemodynamic stability. The aim of this prospective study was to compare the safety and efficacy between i-gel and Baska mask during adult short surgical procedures in terms of sealing pressure, insertion time, ease of insertion, airway pressures, hemodynamic disturbances and post-operative complications. Methodology: This randomised comparative study was conducted in adult ASA physical status I and II patients aged 18-60 years who underwent elective short surgical procedures under general anaesthesia. The patients who satisfied the inclusion and exclusion criteria were randomly classified into two groups of 40 each; Group A (i-gel group) and Group B (Baska group). The sealing pressure, insertion time, number of attempts, ease of insertion, hemodynamic variations, airway pressures and post-operative complications were recorded. Results: The mean insertion time was significantly lesser in i-gel group when compared to Baska mask group (14.1 ± 2.83 seconds vs 18.1 ± 4.24 seconds, respectively). But the sealing pressure was significantly higher with Baska mask (29.1 ± 5.13cm H2O) when compared to i-gel (24.6 ± 4.64cm H2O). The number of attempts, ease of insertion, hemodynamic variations, airway pressures and postoperative complications were similar between both the groups. Conclusion: The i-gel was better in terms of insertion time but Baska mask had higher airway sealing pressure. Both SADs were similar in other aspects. Hence, Baska mask can be preferred to i-gel during surgeries requiring higher airway seal pressure.
 


Keywords : • i-gel • Baska mask • Supraglottic airway devices • Laryngeal Mask Airway • Sealing pressure • Insertion time
Corresponding Author : S. Rajavelu,