Blind insertion airway device

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Oropharyngeal airways are one of several different blind insertion airway devices

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:

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