Dec 5, 2024 · Unlike the endotracheal tube, the OPA does not enter the trachea; instead, it rests in the oropharynx, allowing air to flow freely to the lungs. The OPA is particularly useful in emergency situations where rapid airway management is needed.

All cases of intubation (ETI); after two failed attempts (37 patients), were randomly assigned to the oropharyngeal airway (OPA), and the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) groups. Patients’ hemodynamic, SaO2 and airway management parameters, were compared in three groups.

Comparisons between the efficacies of supraglottic airway devices (SGAs) and endotracheal tubes (ETTs) in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgeries have yielded conflicting results. Therefore, in this meta-analysis, we compared the clinical performance and incidence of complications between SGAs and ETT intubation in laparoscopic surgery.

An oropharyngeal airway (OPA) is also known as an oral airway or Guedel pattern airway or simply Guedel airway (named after the original designer Arthur Guedel). 2 The …

Aug 30, 2018 · Endotracheal intubation (ETI) is one of most common procedures performed by paramedics during cardiac resuscitation; however, several research studies have highlighted the pitfalls of...

Oral intubation using an endotracheal tube is still considered the airway of choice, but there are situations where nasotracheal intubation is the better alternative. Let's discuss the pros and cons of these two important airway interventions. Based on your primary survey, the first step in placing an advanced airway is the decision to intubate.

Jan 19, 2025 · Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of airway anatomy, physiology, and pathology, emphasizing differences between adult and pediatric airways. Learners develop skills to recognize and manage difficult airways, enhancing patient …

May 21, 2019 · For subjects with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), bag-valve mask (BVM), endotracheal intubation (ETI), and laryngeal mask airway (LMA) are the most common methods of ventilatory support; however, the best choice remains controversial. A comprehensive search of online databases was performed.

Dec 2, 2020 · Emergency medical service (EMS) crews respond to patients suffering from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) events every day. However, despite the best efforts of EMS crews, less than 10% of these victims survive to hospital discharge, and in some EMS systems, the survival rate is much lower.

Dec 30, 2020 · In summary, the body of evidence supports the use of SGAs as at least comparable to ETI with several studies reporting potential improved outcomes. Where the data is most robust, in comparison to ETI, is that SGAs are easier to use and are quicker to place which may contribute to findings of improved outcomes.