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Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA) Review

Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA) Review

FromPass ACLS Tip of the Day


Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA) Review

FromPass ACLS Tip of the Day

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Length:
6 minutes
Released:
May 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The tongue is the most common airway obstruction in an unconscious patient. Insertion an oropharyngeal airway helps keep the patient’s tongue from falling to the back of the pharynx, causing an airway obstruction. The oropharyngeal airway is sometimes called an OPA or simply an oral airway. Indications for using an oral airway.Contraindication for an oral airway and an alternative airway that can be used for patients with an intact gag reflex. Measuring an OPA and possible complications from inserting one that's too small or too large. Two techniques to properly insert an OPA. The use of an oral airway during CPR. The use of an OPA as a bite block after a patient has an advanced airway placed.Connect with me:Website:  https://passacls.com@PassACLS on X (formally known as Twitter)@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedInGive back - buy Paul a bubble tea hereGood luck with your ACLS class!
Released:
May 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (30)

Like a daily audio flash card. This podcast is intended to aid any medical professional preparing for an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) class. Each one-to-nine minute Flash Briefing-style episode covers one of the skills needed to recognize a stroke or cardiac emergency and work as a high-performing team to deliver quality care. Listening to a tip-of-the-day for 14-30 days prior to a class will help cement core concepts that have been shown to improve outcomes in patients suffering a heart attack, cardiac arrest, or stroke. In addition to core concepts and ACLS algorithms, specific information needed to pass the written exam and megacode following the 2020 guidelines is presented. Healthcare providers that are already ACLS certified may find listening a helpful reminder. Disclaimer: This podcast is a supplement to your course's approved text book and videos - not a replacement. The information presented is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Medical professionals should follow their local laws, agency protocols, and act only within their scope of practice.