OPA Flashcards
1
Q
OPA Contraindications
A
- Intact gag reflex
- TBI/NTBI
- Trismus
2
Q
OPA paediatric modifications (2 Things)
A
- Dont rotate, avoid damage to soft palate
- Use Laryngoscope to displace tongue if OPA getting stuck on tongue
3
Q
What are the indications for an OPA
A
- Support airway patency in the unconscious patient
- Bite block in intubated patient
