Functional object - Guedel's Airway

Historical information

Oral airways, such as the Guedel, make it easier for patients to be ventilated with manual resuscitators, such as the Porton and the Ambu bag. They depress the tongue and prevent it from falling to the back of the throat where it would obstruct the airway.

Physical description

Black rubber curved tube with metal insert at base

Inscriptions & markings

Hallmarked on metal: [BRITISHMADE / 3]

Subjects

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