Guedel Airway — Full Colour Coded Range
The Guedel oropharyngeal airway holds the tongue clear of the posterior pharynx in an unconscious patient. Nine sizes from 40 mm to 120 mm are colour coded pink, blue, black, white, green,…
Product Overview
The Guedel oropharyngeal airway holds the tongue clear of the posterior pharynx in an unconscious patient. Nine sizes from 40 mm to 120 mm are colour coded pink, blue, black, white, green, yellow, red, light blue and orange, with a smooth integrated body so there are no edges to injure the mucosa. EO sterilised, one per blister pack.
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Key Benefits
- Nine sizes from 40 mm neonatal to 120 mm large adult
- Colour coding identifies the size instantly during resuscitation
- Smooth integrated moulding avoids sharp edges in the airway
- EO sterilised in individual blister packs
Problems It Solves
- Tongue obstruction in an unconscious patient
- Size selection errors during a resuscitation
- Mould flash and seams that injure the oral mucosa
Who It Is For
- Emergency department and resuscitation trolley buyers
- Anaesthesia and recovery unit stores
- Ambulance and first responder kit assemblers
Application Scenarios
- Airway maintenance during resuscitation
- Recovery from general anaesthesia
- Pre-hospital airway management
Specifications
Every figure below is taken from the product specification we supply. Where a value is not listed it is confirmed at quotation rather than estimated here.
| Size | 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 70mm, 80mm, 90mm, 100mm, 110mm, 120mm |
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| Color | Pink, blue, black, white, green, yellow, red, light blue, orange |
| Features | Smooth integrated design for optimum patient comfort and safety |
| Packing | 1pc/blister packing |
| Sterile Method | EO |
Customisation Options
- Size from 40 mm to 120 mm
- Colour from the standard nine colour code
- Carton quantity and own-label packing on request
Use Guide
- Size the airway from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the jaw
- Insert inverted and rotate 180 degrees, or insert directly with a tongue depressor
- Confirm air movement and chest rise after placement
- Remove if the patient regains a gag reflex
Compared With Other Options
| Nasopharyngeal Airway | A Guedel airway is placed through the mouth and is not tolerated once the gag reflex returns. A nasopharyngeal airway is tolerated at a lighter level of consciousness. |
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View Product →Questions About The Guedel Airway
Which sizes are available?
40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110 and 120 mm.
What is the colour code?
Sizes are colour coded across pink, blue, black, white, green, yellow, red, light blue and orange.
How is it sterilised?
By EO.
How is it packed?
One piece per blister pack.
Is it single use?
It is supplied EO sterile in an individual blister pack for single use.
Can you supply a size assortment?
Yes. Give us the size split and we will quote it.
Request A Quote For The Guedel Airway
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