When assessing a child's airway, you realize that this child requires suctioning of the oral pharynx. What method of suctioning would be appropriate for this procedure?

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Tonsil tip suction, also known as a Yankauer suction, is appropriate for suctioning the oral pharynx in children as it is designed to clear the airway effectively without causing trauma.

When Assessing a Child's Airway, You Realize That This Child