The simple oropharyngeal (Guedel) airway is commonly used to help maintain a clear airway during the initial stages ofresuscitation. The nasopharyngeal airway is sometimes used in the ...

A Guedel oro-pharyngeal airway was tried; however, thick mucous secretions continued to be a significant problem and it was difficult to secure. Therefore a soft 4.0 mm endotracheal tube was used ...