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Are there any environmental benefits to using i-gel compared to a disposable PVC Laryngeal Mask?

April 26, 2017Benefits disposable Environmental i-gel laryngeal mask PVC

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Are there any environmental benefits to using i-gel compared to a disposable PVC Laryngeal Mask?

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Yes. i-gel does not contain PVC, so when incinerated it will produce non hazardous emissions, such as carbon dioxide and water vapour. Incineration of PVC may produce carbon dioxide, water vapour, hydrogen chloride, heavy metals and dioxins.