An oropharyngeal airway, also known as an oral airway, is a medical device used to maintain a patent open airway by preventing the tongue from covering the epiglottis, which could prevent the person from breathing.
Medical device for maintain an open airway by preventing the tongue from covering the epiglottis, which could prevent the patient from breathing
Set of 6 oral airways
Color-coded for easy size identification
Smooth rounded tip reduces trauma
Disposable for single patient use
Serves multiple purposes as a bite block and tongue depressor to avoid crimping and protect teeth
The center passage permits suction catheters to clear secretions from the back of the throat