Under Kern County protocols, when is an oropharyngeal airway contraindicated?

Under Kern County protocols, when is an oropharyngeal airway contraindicated?

• A. In an unresponsive patient with no gag reflex.
• B. In a responsive patient with an intact gag reflex.
• C. In a patient with facial trauma.
• D. In a patient who cannot manage their own airway.

Answer: (B)