Blind insertion airway device
Blind Insertion Airway Device
A Blind Insertion Airway Device (pronounced: /blaɪnd ɪnˈsɜːrʃən ˈeərweɪ dɪˈvaɪs/) is a type of medical device used in emergency medicine and anesthesiology to maintain or open a patient's airway when it becomes compromised.
Etymology
The term "Blind Insertion Airway Device" is derived from the method of its application. "Blind" refers to the fact that the device is inserted without the aid of a direct visual guide such as a laryngoscope. "Insertion" refers to the act of placing the device into the patient's airway. "Airway Device" is a general term for any device used to maintain or open a patient's airway.
Types
There are several types of Blind Insertion Airway Devices, including the Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA), the Esophageal Tracheal Combitube (ETC), and the King LT Airway. Each of these devices has its own specific indications, contraindications, and techniques for insertion.
Usage
Blind Insertion Airway Devices are typically used in emergency situations where the patient's airway is compromised and there is a need for rapid airway management. They are also used in anesthesiology during surgeries where the patient is under general anesthesia.
Related Terms
- Airway Management
- Laryngeal Mask Airway
- Esophageal Tracheal Combitube
- King LT Airway
- Emergency Medicine
- Anesthesiology
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blind insertion airway device
- Wikipedia's article - Blind insertion airway device
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