Overview

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of SafeLM as a primary airway device and as a conduit for intubation with and without the use of a bougie

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• elective surgery requiring general anesthesia and airway management using a supraglottic airway device or endotracheal intubation

Exclusion Criteria:

• pregnancy
• known or suspected difficult airway management
• history of oropharyngeal or upper airway surgery
• known or suspected airway or respiratory pathology, such as significant obstructive sleep apnea or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• BMI greater than 40 kg/m2
• unable to undergo intubation via the oral route
• known or suspected full stomach or other risk factors for aspiration
• contraindication for the use of neuromuscular blocking agents
• history of significant gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Vulnerable populations (cognitively impaired persons, prisoners)