Question

What are some contraindications to the use of a mutli-lumen airway device?

Accepted Answer

Contraindications for this include:patients who are conscious or semi-conscious with a gag reflex,children younger than 16 years of age,adults shorter than 5 feet tall,patients who have ingested a caustic substance,and,patients who have a known esophageal disease.

Front	What are some contraindications to the use of a mutli-lumen airway device?
Back	Contraindications for this include: patients who are conscious or semi-conscious with a gag reflex, children younger than 16 years of age, adults shorter than 5 feet tall, patients who have ingested a caustic substance, and, patients who have a known esophageal disease.

Patients Contraindications Mutli Lumen Airway Device Include Conscious Semi Conscious