Abstract: A bite-block for intubated endotracheal tubes and the like is disclosed. It includes a body (12) of substantially rectangular cross section, the body (12) having a central channel (18) open at the top and a pair of open side channels (20, 22) on either side of the central channel (18). A projection (16) conforming to the curve of Spee extends laterally from the body (12), the surfaces (32, 34) of the projection (16) being configured for engagement with teeth other than the incisors. A face plate (14) is secured to the anterior end of the body (12), and has apertures (24, 26, 28) communicating with the channels (18, 20, 22) for accommodating intubation of an endotracheal tube (44), suction catheter (46) or the like.

Abstract: An airway for insertion into the mouth and pharynx for assisting intubation comprising an elongate body having a straight section joined to a curved section and a face plate secured to the straight section at its free end. The body of the airway has an elongate U-shaped central channel open at the top and a pair of elongate open-sided U-shaped channels on either side of the central channel. The upper defining wall of one of the open-sided channels has an opening therein through which a tubular member inserted in the channel may be guided for accommodating suctioning of the nasopharynx. A tubular member may be intubated in the other side channel for simultaneously suctioning the hypopharynx.