V-gel supraglottic airway devices

Re: V-gel supraglottic airway devices

Vickipr — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 13:18:42 GMT

We use the rabbit and cat ones. They are brilliant! They are more expensive, but well worth it in my opinion. It means that all rabbits can be tubed with ease, and this not only makes it safer for the animal, it also reduces the risk of iso inhalation to the person monitoring the GA. The cat ones are great as well, again, very easy to use, and no risk of tracheal trauma from cuff inflation. The only downside with the cat ones is that they can't be used for a dental.

I think they're in the process of producing canine ones as well...

Re: V-gel supraglottic airway devices

Mark Hedberg — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:14:48 GMT

Dawn Sheppard of Docsinnovent came and gave a talk to students at CAW on this subject; while i haven't used them in practice the demonstration was very simple and effective. If you want to get in touch with her I have contact details but she's probably pretty easy to find.

Cheers,

Mark

Re: V-gel supraglottic airway devices

Vikki Jones — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 19:40:41 GMT

We have used them for rabbits we have two different sizes They got well and are easy to tie in Our vets like them to :)