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OPA |
Used to prevent the tongue from obstructing the airway.
Indication: unresponsive without gag reflex Contraindications: conscious patient, or intact fag reflex |
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NPA |
Nasopharyngeal airway Indications: unresponsive with or without a gag reflex (if fag reflex prevents use of OPA) Contraindications: conscious patient with intact airway capable of protecting own airway; severe head or facial trauma |
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Stridor |
High-pitched sound indicating partial airway obstruction. Ascultated in neck not lungs |
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