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Check indications, and contraindications
Utilise standard infection control precautions
Indications:
(1) High possibility of intrusion into brain tissue
(2) May induce undesirable gag, increasing ICP so use must be essential.
Check precautions
Precautions
(3) Increased possibility of intrusion into brain tissue
(4) Interrupts view of glottis.
Prepare patient
Prepare equipment
(1) Correct size affords optimum airway support. Too large can put the airway into the oesophagus.
(2) Reduces risk of mucosal injury on insertion.
Insert NPA
(1) to prevent trauma ensure airway is in correct position
(2) to allow NPA to adequately support tongue forward.
Check Pt
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