A New Distal Pharyngeal Airway Device Associated with a Reduced Need for Chin-Life and Jaw-Thrust Maneuvers in Sedated Patients

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Oropharyngeal airways (OPA) or nasopharyngeal airways (NPA) sometimes require chin-lift or jaw-thrust (CLJT) maneuvers to relieve airway obstruction which creates the burden of continuous hands-on care by the anesthesia provider. While the CLJT maneuver is common for all procedures in this study, it was most often used in patients receiving OPA/NPA airways, particularly during deep sedation. This pilot study of a new DPA device found that the need for a manual airway maneuver was reduced when compared with similar patients who received OPA or NPA devices and is comparable with the rate for natural airways. The DPA device addresses a key challenge of maintaining a patent airway without continuous manual interventions, which is especially beneficial in fast-paced, often understaffed environments.

Learning Outcome(s):

Understand the functionality and benefits of the distal pharyngeal airway (DPA) device in reducing the need for manual chin-lift and jaw-thrust maneuvers compared to traditional oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways during anesthesia.
Analyze the impact of airway management techniques on patient outcomes, particularly in ambulatory surgery centers, with a focus on preventing airway obstruction and ensuring airway patency during deep sedation and extubation.

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 1.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1045263; Expiration Date 2/12/2028.

Carol Daniel, DNAP, APRN, CRNA
Monika Feeney, DNAP, CRNA
Leah Gordon, DNP, APRN, CRNA

Accreditation Information:
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.

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