Starting at the basics, we have room air, nasal cannulas, non-rebreathers, Venturi-type non-rebreathers, nasopharyngeal airways (NPAs), oropharyngeal airways (OPAs), laryngeal mask airways (LMAs ...

Infants born preterm have significantly lower nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal volumes, compared with newborn peers carried to full term, and those lower airway volumes are independent of the ...

Airway obstruction is a common problem encountered during resuscitation. Basic airway adjuncts are often helpful, and sometimes essential, to maintain a patent airway - particularly during prolonged ...

3. Measure and insert oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal airway i. Oropharyngeal measured from corner of mouth to tip of earlobe (Alternate measure from center of mouth to angle of Jaw) ii.

This article examines the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for oropharyngeal dysphagia. It also looks at how doctors diagnose the condition and answers some frequently asked questions about it.

Laryngeal cancer is one of four types of throat cancer, alongside hypopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, and nasopharyngeal cancer. Learn more about throat cancer types and subtypes here.

Each participant provided paired samples: a nasopharyngeal swab and oral rinse; a nasopharyngeal swab and a saliva sample; or an oropharyngeal swab and a saliva sample.

For upper respiratory specimens, the CDC is recommending nasopharyngeal washes/aspirates, nasal aspirates or to collect both a nasopharyngeal swab AND an oropharyngeal swab made of synthetic fiber ...

Dr Vain said: "We conclude that routine intrapartum oropharyngeal (mouth) and nasopharyngeal (nose) suctioning of term-gestation, meconium-stained infants does not prevent MAS or its complications.