Airway Adjuncts (OPA/NPA) | Something In About 5 Minutes | Medic Materials

BLS airway management is one of the most critical skills an EMT or Paramedic can master. This video is an introduction to Airway Adjuncts both the Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA) and the Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA). I detail when to use each, how to properly measure each airway and even detail how each airway device sits within the upper airway.
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[@unknown-ql1fk]

im just now learning about this topic and thank you very much. i dont have the time for full classes but i cant help but feel that ANY knowledge is better than no knowledge.

[@MedicMaterials]

👍 agreed. Learning anything is better then learning nothing. Glad I could help!

[@robert039]

Would you bag the pt with a opa?

[@MedicMaterials]

Absolutely! When you are going to ventilate your patient with a bag valve mask you NEED to have some form of airway control. If they're conscious or semi conscious use the NPA, if they're unconscious attempt first with an OPA. Each airway is designed to aid in moving your ventilation to the lungs and not into the stomach. Without them your risk of ventilating the stomach increases, and we don't want to put air into the stomach ever!

[@TheBackpackingSailor]

when in doubt npa it?

[@MedicMaterials]

I like this one! YES unless obvious head or facial trauma is present and could be considered a contraindication.