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...
Yeah, OBG, we do. Mainly, though, OPA's are used as an adjunct during CPR. Though, yeah, they can be used as a bite block.
Jim... the tongue belt is the lingual frenulum. As opposed to the labial frenulums (the little pieces that connect your lips to your jaws).
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