ANATOMY
PAEDIATRIC ANATOMY
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Question
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What is the other name of oral airway? 1. Oropharyngeal airway, 2. Nasopharyngeal airway, 3. Guedal airway
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Only 1 and 2 are CORRECT
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Only 2 and 3 are CORRECT
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Only 1 and 3 are CORRECT
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All are CORRECT
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -An oropharyngeal airway (oral airway, OPA) is an airway adjunct used to maintain or open the airway by stopping the tongue from covering the epiglottis.
Detailed explanation-2: -The oropharyngeal airway was designed by Arthur E. Guedel, an American anaesthetist (1883-1956).
Detailed explanation-3: -As the name implies, an oropharyngeal airway is placed in the mouth and a nasopharyngeal airway is inserted through the nose.
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