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| Use of an Oropharyngeal Airway |
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| Insertion |
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| Open victim's airway using head tilt/chin lift. Insert oropharyngeal airway with the curved end along the roof of the mouth. |
| As the device approaches the back of the throat (approximately one third to one half in), rotate it a half turn. |
| The device should drop in without any resistance. The flange end should rest on the victims lower lip. |
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