Blind insertion airway device
A blind insertion airway device (BIAD or blind insertion device) is a
pre-hospital and emergency setting
.
While the term blind insertion airway device does not refer to an
bougie or airway exchange catheter
.
Blind insertion devices have a number of limitations compared to endotracheal intubation; firstly, the risk of aspiration is higher when using a blind insertion device.
Examples of blind insertion airway devices are:
- Combitube[1]
- EasyTube[1]
- Laryngeal tube
- Laryngeal mask airway (a supraglottic airway device)[1]
- Nasopharyngeal airway
- Oropharyngeal airway
Additional images
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A combitube.
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-19-752130-4.