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Jim, are you saying that you would insert an OPA/NPA on a patient having a seizure?


I didn't say that. I just mentioned that a swallowed tongue is rare, but it can happen when you insert a Guedel airway the wrong way.
Then OBG replied in his post:
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While maybe slightly off the topic of seizures, EMT's usually carry oropharyngeal airways to prevent the tongue from falling back and blocking the airway. Some refer to this as swallowing the tongue. Same result, compromised airway...

After that I said that a Guedel airway is the same as a OPA.

Maybe it was a bit confusing, but I didn't say anything about inserting a OPA in a victim with a seizure.. wink

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