oropharyngeal airway (opa)

When is an Oropharyngeal Airway Indicated?

OPAs are indicated in several situations, including:
Unconscious patients without a gag reflex
Patients undergoing anesthesia
Emergency situations where airway obstruction is a risk
Patients requiring bag-valve-mask ventilation

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