title: Use of the esophageal obturator airway; with a report of an unusual complication.
abstract: The esophageal obturator airway is a relatively new addition to equipment for emergency resuscitation. It is simple to use after minimal training and can be inserted quickly without laryngoscopic visualization. Problems are uncommon.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy; D014132:Trachea