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OPA Flashcards

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OPA - indications

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Bite block for intubation

Support airway patency in unconscious pt

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OPA - contraindications

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Gag reflex

Trismus

TBI/nTBI with adequate ventilation/oxygenation - may increase ICP

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OPA - measure

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Phalange from middle incisor to angle of jaw

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OPA - insertion

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Insert upside down to avoid pushing tongue back and rotate 180° and continue insertion - if gag immediately pull out

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OPA - paed insertion

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Do not insert upside down/rotate - softer palates may cause injury

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