Which airway adjunct might be useful in a dental office in case of airway obstruction due to tongue fall in an unconscious patient?
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Correct answer: Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
An oropharyngeal airway helps maintain airway patency in an unconscious patient by preventing the tongue from obstructing the oropharynx.
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