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AIRWAY GUEDEL SIZE-4
Guedel Airway Size 4 is an oropharyngeal airway designed to maintain an open airway in unconscious patients. It is made of latex-free plastic, typically 90–100 mm in length, and is used during resuscitation and anesthesia to prevent airway obstruction. It should not be used in conscious patients.
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Guedel Airway Size 4 is an oropharyngeal airway designed to maintain an open airway in unconscious or anesthetized patients by preventing the tongue from obstructing the epiglottis.
Key Features
- Size: Typically 90–100 mm in length, suitable for large adults.
- Material: Made of latex-free, firm polyethylene plastic.
- Design: One-piece construction with a built-in bite block to reduce the risk of trauma.
- Color Coding: Often color-coded in red or yellow for easy identification.
- Packaging: Individually wrapped for hygiene; available in sterile or non-sterile versions.
- Airway Management: Used in emergency care and anesthesia to maintain airway patency.
- Resuscitation: Part of resuscitation kits to secure the airway during CPR.
- Anesthesia: Facilitates airway maintenance during surgical procedures.
Sizing
The appropriate size is selected by measuring the distance between the patient’s first incisors and the angle of the jaw.
Precautions
- Contraindications: Should not be used in conscious or semi-conscious patients due to the risk of gagging or vomiting.
- Insertion: Should be inserted with the curve facing upward to avoid airway trauma.
- Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of the patient’s airway and respiratory status is essential.
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