Oropharyngeal Airway is also called Guedel Airway.
It is a medical device called an airway adjunct used to maintain a patent (open) airway. It does this by preventing the tongue from (either partially or completely) covering the epiglottis, which could prevent the patient from breathing. When a person becomes unconscious, the muscles in their jaw relax and may allow the tongue to obstruct the airway; in fact, the tongue is the most common cause of a blocked airway.
- Smoothly finished and rounded edges, less oral trauma, maximize patient comfort
- Smooth airway path for easy cleaning
- Size identified on the flange end
- Latex Free
Components
The Oropharyngeal Airway consists of airway and reinforcement insert (if provided).
Individual Package
- With PO pouch Sterile
- With Paper blister pouch Sterile
Intended Use
Oropharyngeal airways come in a variety of sizes, from infant to adult, and are used mostly in pre-hospital emergency care. This piece of equipment is utilized by certified first responders, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics when intubation is either not available or not advisable.
Oropharyngeal airways are usually indicated for unconscious patients, because there is a high probability that the device would stimulate a conscious patient's gag reflex. This could cause the patient to vomit and potentially lead to an obstructed airway.
