Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Baska Mask and I-Gel in Short Surgical Procedures: A Meta-Analysis

Background: The Baska Mask and I-gel are popular supraglottic airway devices (SGADs) because they are easy to use and maintain a functional airway without endotracheal insertion. Both devices are widely used, although there is limited evidence of their usefulness and safety in minor surgery. This me...

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Main Authors: Richa Tripathi, Rajesh Kumar
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-01-01
Series:Bali Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4103/bjoa.bjoa_299_24
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description Background: The Baska Mask and I-gel are popular supraglottic airway devices (SGADs) because they are easy to use and maintain a functional airway without endotracheal insertion. Both devices are widely used, although there is limited evidence of their usefulness and safety in minor surgery. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate and compare the clinical performance of the Baska and I-gel masks in terms of ease of insertion, insertion success rates, oropharyngeal leak pressure (OLP), insertion time, and postoperative complications. Materials and Methods: Our systematic literature search included PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library from 2010 to 2023. Seven minor and laparoscopic surgical studies were included. Single-attempt success rate, ease of insertion, OLP, insertion time, and postoperative complications were evaluated. Data were analyzed using RevMan 5.3, and heterogeneity was determined using the I2 statistic. Results: Both devices show comparable single-attempt success rates (odds ratio [OR]: 0.82, 95% confidence intervals [CIs]: 0.48–1.41) and complications (OR: 1.49, 95% CI: 0.83–2.69). Baska Mask shows significant advantages in terms of ease of insertion (OR: 0.50, 95% CI: 0.29–0.87) and lower OLP (standardized mean differences [SMD]: 3.20 cm H2O, 95% CI: 1.37–5.03, P < 0.001). Meanwhile, I-gel shows less time required for insertion (SMD: 2.05 s, 95% CI: 0.43–3.68, P = 0.01). Conclusion: In emergency or time-critical situations, the rapid insertion and ease of use of the I-gel mask are advantageous. However, the improved OLP of the Baska Mask benefits high-pressure ventilation. Both devices are safe, so they can be used in many therapeutic contexts.
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spelling doaj-art-da9446fd91654ec0adb2b346f91ed7682025-08-20T01:52:06ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsBali Journal of Anesthesiology2549-22762025-01-0191283410.4103/bjoa.bjoa_299_24Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Baska Mask and I-Gel in Short Surgical Procedures: A Meta-AnalysisRicha TripathiRajesh KumarBackground: The Baska Mask and I-gel are popular supraglottic airway devices (SGADs) because they are easy to use and maintain a functional airway without endotracheal insertion. Both devices are widely used, although there is limited evidence of their usefulness and safety in minor surgery. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate and compare the clinical performance of the Baska and I-gel masks in terms of ease of insertion, insertion success rates, oropharyngeal leak pressure (OLP), insertion time, and postoperative complications. Materials and Methods: Our systematic literature search included PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library from 2010 to 2023. Seven minor and laparoscopic surgical studies were included. Single-attempt success rate, ease of insertion, OLP, insertion time, and postoperative complications were evaluated. Data were analyzed using RevMan 5.3, and heterogeneity was determined using the I2 statistic. Results: Both devices show comparable single-attempt success rates (odds ratio [OR]: 0.82, 95% confidence intervals [CIs]: 0.48–1.41) and complications (OR: 1.49, 95% CI: 0.83–2.69). Baska Mask shows significant advantages in terms of ease of insertion (OR: 0.50, 95% CI: 0.29–0.87) and lower OLP (standardized mean differences [SMD]: 3.20 cm H2O, 95% CI: 1.37–5.03, P < 0.001). Meanwhile, I-gel shows less time required for insertion (SMD: 2.05 s, 95% CI: 0.43–3.68, P = 0.01). Conclusion: In emergency or time-critical situations, the rapid insertion and ease of use of the I-gel mask are advantageous. However, the improved OLP of the Baska Mask benefits high-pressure ventilation. Both devices are safe, so they can be used in many therapeutic contexts.https://doi.org/10.4103/bjoa.bjoa_299_24airway managementbaska maski-gelminor surgeryoropharyngeal leak pressuresupraglottic airway devices
spellingShingle Richa Tripathi
Rajesh Kumar
Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Baska Mask and I-Gel in Short Surgical Procedures: A Meta-Analysis
Bali Journal of Anesthesiology
airway management
baska mask
i-gel
minor surgery
oropharyngeal leak pressure
supraglottic airway devices
title Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Baska Mask and I-Gel in Short Surgical Procedures: A Meta-Analysis
title_full Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Baska Mask and I-Gel in Short Surgical Procedures: A Meta-Analysis
title_fullStr Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Baska Mask and I-Gel in Short Surgical Procedures: A Meta-Analysis
title_full_unstemmed Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Baska Mask and I-Gel in Short Surgical Procedures: A Meta-Analysis
title_short Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Baska Mask and I-Gel in Short Surgical Procedures: A Meta-Analysis
title_sort comparative efficacy and safety of baska mask and i gel in short surgical procedures a meta analysis
topic airway management
baska mask
i-gel
minor surgery
oropharyngeal leak pressure
supraglottic airway devices
url https://doi.org/10.4103/bjoa.bjoa_299_24
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