Your 5 year old patient is unconscious, but breathing adequately. Fearing he would not be able to protect his own airway, you decide to insert an oropharyngeal airway. When inserting an OPA into a child, which of the following is true:

Your 5 year old patient is unconscious, but breathing adequately. Fearing he would not be able to protect his own airway, you decide to insert an oropharyngeal airway. When inserting an OPA into a child, which of the following is true:

Your 5 year old patient is unconscious, but breathing adequately. Fearing he would not be able to protect his own airway, you decide to insert an oropharyngeal airway. When inserting an OPA into a child, which of the following is true:



A. It should be rotated in 180 degrees, like in adults.
B. When measured, the OPA one size bigger should be used
C. When measured, the OPA one size smaller should be used
D. It should be inserted in the anatomical position, with the bevel down throughout the procedure.


Answer: D


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