A supraglottic airway is a soft rubber tube that is passed through the right side of the nose into the posterior pharynx.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

A supraglottic airway is inserted into the pharynx, without visualization, and is designed to create a seal in the posterior pharynx above the glottis (vocal chords), obstructing the esophagus and forcing air into the trachea.

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