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7/7/14
Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA)
Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA)
■ Indicated for Pts with a gag reflex or for comatose Pts with spontaneous respirations.
■ Measure from tip of Pt’s nose to earlobe.
■ Diameter should match Pt’s smallest finger.
■ NEVER insert in presence of facial trauma!
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