Polymed Guedel Airway (Size 2) 1's
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The Polymed Guedel Airway is an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) designed to help maintain an open airway in unconscious or sedated patients. This medical device works by preventing the tongue from falling back and obstructing the epiglottis, which could impede breathing. It is constructed from non-toxic, medical-grade plastic and is intended for short-term airway management in pre-hospital emergency care, anaesthesia, and critical care settings.
Bite Block Integration: Features a built-in bite block to prevent occlusion of the airway and protect the patient's tongue.
Atraumatic Design: The device is made with rounded, smooth edges to reduce the risk of tissue trauma during insertion and removal.
Color-Coded Sizing: The bite block is color-coded, allowing for straightforward and rapid identification of the correct size by healthcare providers in urgent situations.
Anatomical Shape: It is curved to follow the natural structure of the oropharynx, helping to secure a patent airway.
Smooth Airway Channel: The internal path of the airway is smooth, which can facilitate easier cleaning or the passage of suction catheters.
Q: What is a Guedel airway used for?
A: A Guedel airway, also known as an oropharyngeal airway (OPA), is a medical device used to maintain an open airway by preventing the tongue from covering the epiglottis, which could stop a person from breathing. It is used by healthcare professionals for short-term airway management, often during anaesthesia or in unconscious patients.
Q: Who should use this device?
A: This device is intended for use only by certified first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, anaesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals. It should only be used on unconscious individuals, as it can trigger a gag reflex in conscious or semi-conscious persons.
Q: What is the significance of 'Size 2'?
A: The size of a Guedel airway is crucial for its proper function. 'Size 2' corresponds to a specific length, approximately 70mm, and is typically color-coded for easy identification. Selecting the correct size, which is done by measuring from the patient's first incisors to the angle of the jaw, is vital to avoid complications.
Q: What is the Polymed Guedel Airway made of?
A: The Polymed Guedel Airway is made from non-toxic, medical-grade materials such as Polyethylene/vinyl acetate (EVA) or Polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It is not made with natural rubber latex and is DEHP-free.
Q: What are the design features of this airway?
A: It is a semi-rigid, curved tube with features designed for patient safety and ease of use. These include a reinforced bite block to prevent the patient from biting their tongue or closing the airway, rounded atraumatic edges to reduce the risk of injury during insertion, and a smooth path for easy cleaning.
Maintains Airway Patency: The primary function is to keep the oropharyngeal airway clear, ensuring an unobstructed path for airflow.
Prevents Tongue Obstruction: It physically holds the tongue forward, preventing it from blocking the airway in an unconscious person.
Aids in Ventilation and Suction: The hollow design allows for the administration of air or oxygen and enables the use of suction catheters to clear secretions from the airway.
This device is intended for use by trained medical professionals only.
1. Select the appropriate size by measuring from the corner of the patient's mouth to the angle of the jaw.
2. Before insertion, clear the patient's mouth of any foreign bodies or secretions.
3. With the tip pointing toward the roof of the mouth, insert the airway until the tip is near the soft palate.
4. Gently rotate the airway 180 degrees until the flange rests against the patient's lips.
5. An alternative method involves using a tongue depressor to hold the tongue down and inserting the airway with its curve aligned with the tongue's curve.
For use in unconscious patients only, as it may stimulate a gag reflex in conscious or semi-conscious individuals, potentially leading to vomiting.
Using an incorrectly sized airway can be hazardous; a device that is too large may cause trauma, while one that is too small may not be adequate to maintain the airway.
This is a sterile, single-use device; do not reuse or re-sterilize.
Inspect the packaging before use and do not use if it is opened or damaged.
Always seek professional medical guidance before using this product.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
The product is sterilized using Ethylene Oxide or gamma radiation.
Made from materials such as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).
This is a product of Poly Medicure Ltd., an Indian medical device manufacturer.
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