GUEDEL AIRWAYS 2(9CM) 1"S

About

A Guedel airway, also known as an oropharyngeal airway (OPA), is a medical device used to maintain or open a patient's airway by preventing the tongue from obstructing the epiglottis. It is typically used in unconscious patients who do not have an intact gag reflex, as insertion in a conscious or semi-conscious patient can induce vomiting and aspiration. The Guedel airway is a curved, rigid plastic tube designed to fit over the tongue, extending from the lips to the pharynx. It features a central lumen to allow for suctioning or passage of air. Proper sizing, such as the 9cm size 2, is crucial to ensure effectiveness and prevent complications such as airway trauma or further obstruction, making it an essential tool in emergency airway management.

Uses

• Maintaining an open airway in unconscious patients.
• Preventing tongue obstruction of the pharynx.
• Facilitating suctioning of the oropharynx.
• Protecting the tongue from biting during seizures.

Directions For Use

Select the correct size. Insert with the curve facing upwards, then rotate 180 degrees as it enters the oropharynx, or use a tongue depressor.

Benefits

• Effectively maintains airway patency.
• Simple and quick to insert.
• Prevents tongue from falling back.
• Allows for easy suctioning.
• Reduces risk of aspiration in appropriate patients.
• Essential tool in emergency airway management.

Side Effects

• Vomiting and aspiration if gag reflex is present.
• Trauma to the oral cavity, tongue, or pharynx.
• Laryngospasm (rare).
• Further airway obstruction if incorrectly sized or inserted.
• Dental damage.
• Discomfort or pain upon insertion.
• Bleeding.
• Infection (if not sterile or properly cleaned).
• Pressure sores if left in too long.
• Airway edema.

Safety Measures

• Alcohol - Not applicable as it is a medical device. Ensure proper cleaning and sterilization if reusable.
• Pregnancy - Use is determined by the patient's clinical need for airway management, regardless of pregnancy status.
• Breastfeeding - Use is determined by the patient's clinical need for airway management. Not relevant to breastfeeding.
• Liver - No specific precautions related to liver conditions as it is a medical device for airway management.
• Kidney - No specific precautions related to kidney conditions as it is a medical device for airway management.
• Lung - Crucial for maintaining airway patency in patients with respiratory compromise. Proper use supports lung function.

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