An oropharyngeal airway (also known as an oral airway, OPA or Guedel pattern airway) is a medical device called an airway adjunct used in airway management to maintain or open a patient's airway. It does this by preventing the tongue from covering the epiglottis, which could prevent the person from breathing.

Mar 23, 2023 · Oropharyngeal airway, also called Guedel airway, or oral airway, OPA is a rigid intraoral medical device that sits on top of the mouth and ends at the base of the tongue. It displaces the tongue away from the posterior pharyngeal wall, keeping the pharyngeal airway open. Named after Arthur Guedel, the American anaesthetist who discovered it.

Aug 29, 2022 · This oropharyngeal airway insertion guide provides a step-by-step approach to inserting an oropharyngeal airway (also called a Guedel airway) in an OSCE setting. Insertion of an oropharyngeal airway may be assessed in an OSCE as an individual skill, in combination with other airway management skills or as part of an ABCDE assessment.

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This video demonstrates how to insert an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) in an OSCE station. OPAs are also sometimes referred to as a Guedel. The insertion of an OPA is a key skill you'll need to...

What is a Guedel (oropharyngeal) airway? If the patient gags it is unlikely they will tolerate this airway. Stop insertion and try a nasopharyngeal airway instead. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV's watch history and influence TV recommendations.

Jun 17, 2015 · Also known as the "Guedel" airway, the oropharyngeal airway tube is a simple adjunct which bypasses the oropharynx and allows air (oxygen, sedating gas, etc) to bypass the tongue and upper pharynx.

One-Piece Guedel airway (oropharyngeal airway) contains a single moulded bite block to improve safety, available in sizes from neonates to large adults.

Dec 18, 2017 · Advanced first aiders and first responders may be trained in the use of Oropharyngeal (OP) airways. These devices are sometimes called Guedel airways. An OP may be required to achieve or maintain an open airway. The OP conforms to the shape of the palate.

Oct 6, 2024 · COPA (Cuffed Oropharyngeal Airway) is a variant with an inflatable cuff to seal the oropharynx and has a universal connector attached to the bite block to allow ventilation – limited popularity and scope. Chris is an Intensivist and ECMO specialist at The Alfred ICU, where he is Deputy Director (Education).