Guedel Airways, commonly known as oropharyngeal airways (OPAs)
Guedel Airways, commonly known as oropharyngeal airways (OPAs), are rigid, curved adjuncts used to maintain or restore airway patency when patients are unconscious and prone to tongue obstruction. Size selection is based on measurement from the mouth corner to the jaw angle, ensuring the flange aligns with the upper teeth
Ideal for anesthesia, ambulance services, emergency airway management, and CPR support, these devices are used exclusively in unconscious or sedated patients to facilitate ventilation and prevent airway occlusion. Not suitable for conscious patients due to gag reflex stimulation.
Key Features
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Size range: 000 (ISO 3.5, neonate) to 5 (ISO 12 mm, large adult)
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ISO‑compliant colour coding for immediate size identification in emergencies
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One‑piece plastic mould with soft-tipped distal end for safety and comfort
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Simplified bevel design: supports suction passage and airway maintenance
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Sterile
In stock
SKU
Guedel
£1.40
- A Guedel is a rigid plastic tube which sits along top of mouth and ends at base of tongue (an adjunct to help keep airway open)
- An oxygen mask or bag mask ventilation can be applied over the top if needed
- Use: Prevents tongue covering epiglottis in patients with reduced GCS
- Size: Use one that matches the distance between the corner of the patient’s mouth and angle of their jaw
