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  • Securing a nasopharyngeal airway

  • Y Bajaj, C Gadepalli, L C Knight
  • Journal:
    The Journal of Laryngology & Otology / Volume 122 / Issue 7 / July 2008
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    26 November 2007, pp. 733-734
    Print publication:
    July 2008
  • Objective:

    The nasopharyngeal airway is a simple airway adjunct used by various healthcare professionals. It is the least invasive method of safely managing upper airway obstruction. The objective of this report was to describe a rapid and very simple method of securing a nasopharyngeal airway in an agitated patient.

    Method:

    We describe a simple method of securing a nasopharyngeal airway, using safety pins and tapes.

    Result:

    This technique has been used by the authors in several emergency situations and has been found to be quick and effective.

    Conclusion:

    The nasopharyngeal airway is a simple piece of equipment that is cheap and easy to use. The technique described in this article is a simple, practical and effective method of securing a nasopharyngeal airway in an emergency situation.