Airway care

Question 1

What are the pros and cons of an OPA?

Answer 1

Pros:
-Simple, non-invasive
-Easy to place
Cons:
-Risk of pushing tongue back and making obstruction worse
-No protection against vomiting

Question 2

What are the pros and cons of an NPA?

Answer 2

Pros:
-Can be suctioned through
-Tolerated by conscious patients
-Mouth can be shut
Cons:
-Poor technique can cause bleeding
-No protection against vomiting