Health Sciences · Hospital for Sick Children
A metal oropharyngeal airway in a sterile bag. The bag consists of white and clear plastic with green lettering.
The airway is shaped in such a way that it can be inserted into a patient’s mouth in order to form an airway between the mouth opening and the oropharynx. At one end of the channel is a curved flange that rests against the lips. The flange has a hole in one side.
This example resembles the Connell-type airway in shape. However, this example has a “C”-type cross section, with the opening on the lower side, rather than being fully enclosed.
Accession Number: 2025.sk.46
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Primary Materials: Metal, Plastic
Stamped on outside of the airway’s flange: “FOREGGER”
Dimensions (cm): Height = 4, Width = 7, Length = 17
An oropharyngeal airway provides an anesthetized patient with an unobstructed passage through which to breath. This is necessary because general anesthesia may cause the muscles of the mouth and throat to relax, closing the airway.
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The Foregger Company, inc. New York, New York, USA.
Date of Manufacture: Early to mid 20th c.
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