Health Sciences · Hospital for Sick Children
A metal oropharyngeal airway. It 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.
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.45
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Primary Materials: Metal
Stamped on outside of flange: “3/100”
Dimensions (cm): Height = 10, Width = 3.3, Length = 4.
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.
This artifact is in good cosmetic condition. There are very light scratches throughout its surface. There are small patches of green oxidation along one outside edge.
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Date of Manufacture: Early to mid 20th c.
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