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Contraindications

• Responsive patients with an intact gag

reflex.

• Patients with known esophageal disease,

i.e esophageal varices.

• Patients known or suspected to have

ingested caustic substances.

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407A – Pre-existing Vascular Access Devices (PVAD)

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Indications • To promote airway management by providing a patent airway in the unconscious, apneic patient. • Cardiac arrest. • Respiratory arrest not related to narcotic overdose. • Unable to maintain BLS airway. • The King airway is latex free product.

Contraindications • Responsive patients with an intact gag reflex. • Patients with known esophageal disease, i.e esophageal varices. • Patients known or suspected to have ingested caustic substances.

Page 1 and 2: Nor-Cal EMS Policy & Procedure Manu
Page 3 and 4: Definition • The King airway is a
Page 5: Size determined by Pt’s height:
Page 9 and 10: Instructions for use • Choose app
Page 11 and 12: Cuff inflation: • Inflate cuffs w
Page 13 and 14: Documentation: • In PCR. • Note
Page 15: Questions???

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