About ConXport Oropharyngeal Guedel Airways Pink
Guedel Airways commonly known as Oropharyngeal , Oral Airway , OPA or Guedal Pattern Airway.
It is a medical device which is used to maintain an unobstructed oro-pharyngeal airway.
It does this by preventing the tongue from covering the epiglottis, which could prevent the person from breathing. When a person becomes unconscious, the muscles in their jaw relax and allow the tongue to obstruct the airway
Bite blocks are fitted in the Airway to avoid airway occlusion and biting of tongue.
Bite Blocks are colour coded for size identification.
Oropharyngeal Airways comes in variety of sizes from infant to adult and are used commonly in hospital emergency care.
Advantages :
Integral hard bite block avoids
Airway occlusion
Tongue biting
Color coded for easy size identification
E.T.O. Sterile
Pyrogen Free
Precision in Emergency Airway ManagementDesigned specifically for adult patients, the ConXport Oropharyngeal Guedel Airway Size 3 (Pink) ensures reliable airway patency during emergency and clinical situations. Its color-coded design eliminates confusion during size selection, while individually packed sterile units guarantee hygiene and safety for every patient. The integrated bite block and smoothed, rounded edges offer significant advantages in both function and patient comfort.
Safe, Single-Use DesignThis oropharyngeal airway is composed of latex-free, non-toxic polyethylene, significantly reducing the risk of allergic reactions. Each airway is for single use only, promoting infection control and reducing the potential for cross-contamination. After use, simply discard the device according to clinical guidelinesno cleaning or sterilization is required.
FAQs of ConXport Oropharyngeal Guedel Airways Pink:
Q: How should the ConXport Oropharyngeal Guedel Airway Size 3 (Pink) be used?
A: This device is designed for insertion into the oropharynx of unconscious adults to maintain airway patency. Ensure the patient matches the size requirement (Size 3, pink, approx. 80 mm). Open the packaging, grip the airway by the flange, and gently insert following recommended clinical technique.
Q: What are the benefits of using a latex-free, single-use airway device?
A: Latex-free materials minimize allergic reactions, making the device safer for more patients. Single-use design eliminates risks of cross-infection and removes any need for reprocessing after use, ensuring maximum hygiene.
Q: When should this oropharyngeal airway be utilized?
A: It should be used when an unconscious patient, typically an adult, is at risk of tongue obstruction of the airway. Common scenarios include emergency, trauma, anesthesia induction, or resuscitation settings where maintaining airway patency is critical.
Q: Where is the ConXport Guedel Airway most commonly applied?
A: It is typically used in hospitals, emergency medical settings, ambulances, and clinics. The product is suitable wherever clinical teams need to quickly secure and maintain an open airway in unconscious adult patients.
Q: What is the process for selecting the correct airway size with this product?
A: ConXport airways are color-coded for easy identification. For adults requiring a size 3, look for the pink airway, which is approximately 80 mm in length. Match sizing based on the patients anatomy and standard clinical guidelines.
Q: How is patient comfort ensured during airway insertion?
A: The airway features rounded and smoothed edges and an integrated bite block. This design reduces trauma to the oral cavity and keeps the patient comfortable while ensuring the airway remains unobstructed.
Q: What are the primary advantages of individually packed and CE marked airways?
A: Individually packed airways maintain sterility until use, lowering infection risk, while CE marking verifies adherence to European health and safety standards, assuring quality and regulatory compliance.