Comparison of Supraglottic Airway Devices With Endotracheal Intubation in Low-Risk Patients for Cesarean Delivery: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

( Anesth Analg . 2020;131:1092–1101) While there are guidelines and protocols in place for safe intubation during cesarean delivery, failed intubation occurs in 2.3 of every 1000 general anesthetics, and 1 in 60 failed intubation results in maternal death. Reattempting intubation is associated with certain risks, like aspiration, and other options include using a supraglottic airway (SGA) or using neuraxial blockade. SGA has been demonstrated to...