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Securing a nasopharyngeal airway

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 November 2007

Y Bajaj ,
C Gadepalli  and
L C Knight
Y Bajaj*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Leeds General Infirmary, UK
C Gadepalli
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Leeds General Infirmary, UK
L C Knight
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Leeds General Infirmary, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Yogesh Bajaj, 2 Tall Trees, Leeds LS17 7WA, UK. Fax: 01132663305 E-mail: ybajaj@hotmail.co.uk
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Abstract

Objective:

The nasopharyngeal airway is a simple airway adjunct used by various healthcare professionals. It is the least invasive method of safely managing upper airway obstruction. The objective of this report was to describe a rapid and very simple method of securing a nasopharyngeal airway in an agitated patient.

Method:

We describe a simple method of securing a nasopharyngeal airway, using safety pins and tapes.

Result:

This technique has been used by the authors in several emergency situations and has been found to be quick and effective.

Conclusion:

The nasopharyngeal airway is a simple piece of equipment that is cheap and easy to use. The technique described in this article is a simple, practical and effective method of securing a nasopharyngeal airway in an emergency situation.

Keywords

Nasopharynx, IntubationAirway Obstruction
Type
Short Communication
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 122 , Issue 7 , July 2008 , pp. 733 - 734
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2008

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