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Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA)

Oxygen Delivery Equipment
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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