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ORO-PHARYNGEAL AIRWAY [1 record]

Record 1 2007-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
DEF

A hollow tube inserted into the mouth and back of the throat to prevent the tongue from blocking off the passage of air in unconscious persons.

Key term(s)
  • oro-pharyngeal airway

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
DEF

Dispositif destiné à maintenir la liberté des voies aériennes à travers la cavité buccale et le pharynx.

Key term(s)
  • canule oro-pharyngée
  • canule oro-pharyngienne
  • canule oro pharyngée
  • canule oro pharyngienne

Spanish

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