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Description
The Polymed Guedel Airway is a medical device, also known as an Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA), designed to maintain an open airway for unconscious patients or those under general anaesthesia. It functions by preventing the tongue from falling back and obstructing the epiglottis, which could block breathing. Made from non-toxic, medical-grade materials, this device is intended for short-term airway management in clinical and emergency settings.
Bite Block Integration: Features a reinforced bite block to prevent the patient from biting their tongue and occluding the airway.
Atraumatic Design: The device has rounded, smooth edges to allow for gentle insertion and minimize the risk of trauma to oral tissues.
Color-Coded Sizing: Each airway size is color-coded for quick and easy identification by healthcare providers, which aids in accurate selection during urgent situations.
Medical-Grade Material: Constructed from non-toxic, non-pyrogenic PE polymer that is free from latex and DEHP.
Anatomical Shape: The curved body is designed to conform to the structure of the tongue and palate for proper placement.
Q: Is the Polymed Guedel Airway intended for single use?
A: Yes, the Polymed Guedel Airway is a sterile product designed for single use only to maintain hygiene and patient safety.
Q: What is the primary function of a Guedel airway?
A: A Guedel airway is a medical device used to maintain an open oropharyngeal airway in an unconscious or anaesthetized patient by preventing the tongue from falling back and obstructing the passage of air.
Q: How is the correct size of the airway identified?
A: The airways are color-coded for easy and quick identification of sizes, which is a standard practice for this type of medical device.
Q: What material is the Polymed Guedel Airway made from?
A: It is manufactured from a non-toxic, non-irritant PE polymer or PVC plastic, and it is not made with natural rubber latex.
Q: What is the purpose of the bite block?
A: The integrated bite block is a hard component designed to prevent the patient from biting their tongue and to stop the airway from being occluded.
The Polymed Guedel Airway is a medical device, also known as an Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA), designed to maintain an open airway for unconscious patients or those under general anaesthesia. It funct...
Key Benefits
Maintains a patent oropharyngeal airway in unconscious patients.
Prevents airway obstruction caused by the tongue.
Facilitates ventilation and allows for oropharyngeal suctioning.
Designed for patient safety with features like a bite block and smooth, rounded edges.
Color-coding system simplifies size selection for medical professionals in time-sensitive scenarios.
Maintains a patent oropharyngeal airway in unconscious patients.
Prevents airway obstruction caused by the tongue.
Facilitates ventilation and allows for oropharyngeal suctioning.
Desig...
Direction for Use/Dosage
For use by trained healthcare professionals only.
Select the correct size by measuring from the center of the incisors to the angle of the jaw.
With the patient in a supine position, open the mouth.
Insert the airway with the curve initially pointing upwards towards the roof of the mouth.
As the tip approaches the back of the throat, rotate the device 180 degrees until the flange rests against the patient's lips.
In children, it is often inserted directly without rotation, using a tongue depressor to hold the tongue down.
Confirm proper placement and ensure the airway is unobstructed.
For use by trained healthcare professionals only.
Select the correct size by measuring from the center of the incisors to the angle of the jaw.
With the patient in a supine position, open t...
Safety Information/Precaution
This device should only be used on unconscious patients, as it can induce a gag reflex, vomiting, or aspiration in conscious or semi-conscious individuals.
Incorrect sizing can be hazardous; an airway that is too large may cause laryngospasm, while one that is too small can worsen airway obstruction.
Insertion should be performed gently to avoid trauma to the tongue, teeth, and palate.
This is a single-use, sterile item. Do not use if the packaging is damaged and do not attempt to resterilize.
Always consult a healthcare professional for proper use and application.
This device should only be used on unconscious patients, as it can induce a gag reflex, vomiting, or aspiration in conscious or semi-conscious individuals.
Incorrect sizing can be hazardous; an...
Other Information
Store in a location that avoids extreme temperatures and humidity.
Material: Made of semi-rigid, non-toxic Polyethylene (PE) polymer.
This product is sterile unless the package is opened or damaged.
It is free of DEHP and not made with natural rubber latex.
Polymed Guedel Airway Size 1 is typically color-coded white.
Store in a location that avoids extreme temperatures and humidity.
Material: Made of semi-rigid, non-toxic Polyethylene (PE) polymer.
This product is sterile unless the package is opened or...