Oropharyngeal Airway Insertion

Basic introduction to OPA insertion for airway control.

[@unpopularopinions2261]

Invert, insert, rotate and locate👌

[@almachan260]

who the hell could dislike this? it's concise and informative!!! TYSM

[@timclark3858]

NPA producers...

[@miomio2711]

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[@Junior-yx1rg]

watch me

[@el_gatoNegro]

Nicely done educational video thank you.

[@metiermedicalgroup4874]

Thanks for your informative instruction.

[@tamemomar5724]

I dont think you can use OPA when the patient is responsive or even semiconscious as it might cause vomiting or intiate the gag reflex. If the gag reflex is present, you’re not advised to do it.

[@staffsparamedics7651]

That's our understanding as well Tamem. We would not recommend their use on a conscious patient, and even with a patient with reduced level of consciousness you should be aware of the possibility of an intact gag reflex.

[@dragonfireproductions790]

after I conclude the patient is unconscious, i stick a tongue depressor on the throat to test gag reflex

[@dragonfireproductions790]

after I conclude the patient is unconscious, i stick a tongue depressor on the throat to test gag reflex

[@bhatmuskaan109]

Yes

[@Rob-pg7zx]

Does the rolled back tongue get in the way when doing this? Would it be recommended to use a tongue depressor simultaneously, or does the OPA insertion naturally bypass the tongue?

[@paulmalaiu5226]

You absolutely can use a tongue depressor

[@BMarie774]

Some tubes actually come with built in tongue depressors.

[@Anenome5]

I use this to prevent snoring.

[@montagne8820]

Impressive.

[@mohamedismail4165]

U can't use this when your in conscious cuz when it touches your posterior pharynx it will causes a reflex called gag reflex so it will lead to laryngospasm so please be aware by using this type of things before you consult with your doctor

[@allaboutent6207]

why do we need to first invert the airway?

[@thephatguyable]

So you don’t push the tongue down with the OPA

[@GrandMaMaYT]

Average size for an adult?

[@hanahairudin1212]

Why do we have to invert at first? Sorry for asking

[@williamszhekaba8119]

That will help to depress the tongue first and allow free passage.

[@mikahella12]

thank you! 8.7

[@N00bzDown]

Thank you

[@wahabdilawar]

And for that...I thanksate you...

[@rozitabaharudin5522]

hii..can i use this video for teaching purpose.Tq

[@staffsparamedics7651]

Hi Rozita. Yes of course you can. Just for interest, what is the context? Is this for healthcare students?

[@rozitabaharudin5522]

@@staffsparamedics7651 just a little bit introduction about intubation for nursing.Tqvm

[@Waiss786]

Perfect 👌

[@jackyyao8231]

Can this assist the perceptived person to suck phlegm?

[@bijaybehera5787]

What if we insert directly without rotating?

[@Tyler-vw9bh]

Run the risk of pushing the tongue back, further obstructing airway. It should be noted (this is how I was taught) that for pediatrics you do not want to use the rotate method as their "hard" pallet is very soft and prone to trauma so you would use a tongue depressor push tongue down and forward and insert the OPA without rotation. Not sure if same could be done with adults.

[@bijaybehera5787]

@@Tyler-vw9bh okay thanks

[@Themagicplace]

Thanks

[@agagustin]

Is it possible to use opa if patient has NGT and responsive?

[@staffsparamedics7651]

Hi Aga. Thanks for your comment. All of the sources I have encountered recommend the OPA's use only on patients with a reduced level of consciousness due to the possibility of triggering a gag reflex in the patient and causing vomiting. It is also likely to be extremely uncomfortable for a responsive patient. With regard to an NGT this is not a situation we encounter a huge amount in prehospital care so I would recommend seeking advice from a source within a relevant speciality. I have not encountered a specific guideline in this regard.

[@Portalpotty]

They're probably going to puke on you if they're responsive

[@christinehunter243]

Easy! I got it.

[@jameskonzek6730]

Double plus good I say!

[@guawumbo]

It says ORO-PHARNY-GEAL 😂😂 good video tho

[@staffsparamedics7651]

Hi Brian. That's funny. Having made the video and watched it any number of times while editing and publishing, I never noticed it. Good spot!

[@staffsparamedics7651]

Situational blindness for you.

[@BusterWiegand]

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[@aronjohn84]

This is wrong on how you measure it.

[@georgezsebe9794]

My lesson says from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible, but this is virtually the same.

[@AnaMazuera20]

SUB SPANISHH.....

[@ml711108]

"Oropharyngeal airway" p-h-a-r-y-n-g-e-a-l Not p-h-a-r-n-y-g-e-a-l

[@harema.ali6518]

Thanks

[@jameskonzek6730]

Double plus good I say!

[@fabiolaylma2624]

Thanks