{"title":"Oral Airways","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOral Airways\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a patient loses consciousness, the tongue is the first thing to block the airway. \u003cstrong\u003eOral airways\u003c\/strong\u003e — also called oropharyngeal airways or OPAs — are curved plastic devices that hold the tongue forward and keep the passage open so air can move. For emergency responders, anesthesia providers, and crash-cart managers, having the right sizes on hand is the difference between a controlled airway and a scramble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese devices are used only in patients without a gag reflex, which is why proper sizing matters as much as stocking them. The standard method: measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the jaw (or earlobe). Too short and the tongue isn't lifted; too long and it can push the epiglottis down and obstruct further. That's why airways come color-coded by Guedel size — a system every clinician recognizes at a glance during a resuscitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection covers the disposable, single-patient-use OPAs that stock intubation kits, ambulances, and code carts. Look for smooth flanges that seat against the lips, a rigid bite-block channel that resists occlusion, and a full size range so you're covered from pediatric to large adult. Individually wrapped, sterile-packaged options keep them ready and uncontaminated until the moment of need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOral airways are one piece of a complete airway-management strategy. When a patient retains a gag reflex or requires a different approach, explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/oral-nasal-airways\"\u003eOral \u0026amp; Nasal Airways\u003c\/a\u003e selection, or step up to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/laryngeal-masks-supraglottic-airways\"\u003eLaryngeal Masks \u0026amp; Supraglottic Airways\u003c\/a\u003e for advanced supraglottic control. Building out a resuscitation kit? Pairing OPAs with the right adjuncts keeps your team ready for whatever comes through the door.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/oral-airways.oembed","provider":"Honest Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}