Assessment and Management of Pediatric Trauma
Module 2: Pediatric Airway and Breathing
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Review Question 2

Module 2: Pediatric Airway and Breathing
Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding oropharyngeal airways?
 Oropharyngeal airways can be safely used if the gag reflex is present
 The Size of the oropharyngeal airway is not important
 Oropharyngeal airways cannot be used simultaneously with nasopharyngeal airways
 D. Size should be determined by measuring the distance from the incisors to the angle of the mandible