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Understanding Airway Adjuncts Video
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Video at a Glance
- Oropharyngeal airways and nasopharyngeal airways are the two types of adjunct airways.
- Because oropharyngeal airways come in a variety of sizes, it’s essential to measure first and apply orally.
- Nasopharyngeal airways are fed through the nose and are utilized for patients who have a gag reflex but need assistance keeping their tongue from the back of their throat, such as those experiencing seizures or overdoes.
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