Safer by design
 
Colour coded bite block for ease of selection of colour coded catheters
Bite block reinforcement prevents occlusion of the airway
Latex and phthalate-free
Supplied sterile in easy-open sachet
Available in 9 sizes
 
How to insert a Guedel airway
 
Ensure no foreign bodies are in the mouth
Lubricate the oropharyngeal airway
Insert into the mouth upside down (reduces the risk of pushing tongue back)
Once the tip is around the hard-soft palate junction, rotate 180° and advance the rest of the way
If the patient gags it is unlikely they will tolerate this airway. Stop insertion and try a nasopharyngeal airway instead
Confirm airway patency
 
What is a Guedel airway?
 
A Guedel airway, or an oropharyngeal airway, is an airway adjunct used to maintain a patient airway. The airway prevents the tongue from either partially or completely obstructing the airway. In emergencies, the colour coding system allows speedy identification of the size contained within the pouch.