The Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA or “Nasal Trumpet”)
The Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA), often referred to as a “nasal trumpet,” is a flexible, tube-like device inserted through a patient’s nostril and into the posterior pharynx.
Category: Equipments
The Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA or Guedel Airway)
The Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA), commonly known by its inventor’s name as the Guedel airway, is a simple yet essential medical device used in emergency medicine, anesthesiology, and critical care.
The Face Mask: The Unsung Hero of Airway Management
This post will delve into the anatomy, types, and techniques for using both adult and pediatric face masks, transforming this simple tool from a piece of plastic into an extension of the anesthesiologist’s hands.
List of commonly used instruments and equipment in anesthesia
Here is a list of commonly used instruments and equipment in anesthesia: Anesthesia Machine: The primary device used to deliver a precise mixture of gases (oxygen and anesthetic agents) to the patient. Endotracheal Tube: A tube inserted into the patient’s trachea to maintain a patent airway and facilitate mechanical ventilation….
Laryngoscope
A laryngoscope is a medical device used to visualize the vocal cords and the inside of the larynx (voice box) during intubation or other procedures that require access to the airway. It consists of a handle and a blade that holds a light source to illuminate the area being examined….
The Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA or Guedel Airway)
The Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA), commonly known by its inventor’s name as the Guedel airway, is a simple yet essential medical device used in emergency medicine, anesthesiology, and critical care.
The Face Mask: The Unsung Hero of Airway Management
This post will delve into the anatomy, types, and techniques for using both adult and pediatric face masks, transforming this simple tool from a piece of plastic into an extension of the anesthesiologist’s hands.
List of commonly used instruments and equipment in anesthesia
Here is a list of commonly used instruments and equipment in anesthesia: Anesthesia Machine: The primary device used to deliver a precise mixture of gases (oxygen and anesthetic agents) to the patient. Endotracheal Tube: A tube inserted into the patient’s trachea to maintain a patent airway and facilitate mechanical ventilation….
Laryngoscope
A laryngoscope is a medical device used to visualize the vocal cords and the inside of the larynx (voice box) during intubation or other procedures that require access to the airway. It consists of a handle and a blade that holds a light source to illuminate the area being examined….