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Oropharyngeal Suction

The unconscious victim or the patient with impaired muscle tone is unable to swallow or clear foreign matter from their airway. In this situation the upper airway may become obstructed by foreign materials, regurgitated material, blood or saliva, and suctioning the airway will be required to prevent aspiration and associated risk of aspiration pneumonia.

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