Under what circumstance would you reuse a nasal airway after removal of the BVM?

• A. If the patient remains comfortable with nasal airway and there is no contraindication; the provider should replace as needed.
• B. Always discard immediately after removal.
• C. Reuse only if the nasal airway was recently cleaned.
• D. Reuse is never recommended.

Answer: (A)

Reusing a nasal airway is appropriate whenever the patient tolerates it and there are no contraindications. The device helps keep the airway open during ventilation, so if the patient remains comfortable with the nasal airway in place after you remove the BVM, you can continue using it or reinsert it as needed to maintain patency. Monitor for signs of nasal trauma, epistaxis, or skull-based injury; if any of these occur, remove and replace as appropriate. If the patient develops discomfort, obstruction, or bleeding, you would discontinue use and choose an alternative airway strategy.