Description
SPECIFICATIONS:
The Nasopharyngeal Airways are premium, medical-grade airway management consumables engineered to establish and maintain a patent airway through the nasal passage. Positioned directly along the nasopharynx, these trumpet-style airways bypass upper airway obstructions such as a collapsed tongue or soft tissue blockage in semiconscious or unconscious patients. Crafted from flexible, biocompatible medical materials, they feature a flared proximal flange to prevent the device from migrating completely inside the nasal cavity, making them an indispensable tool for emergency resuscitation, anesthesia recovery, and difficult airway algorithms.
Key Features
- Comprehensive French Sizing Matrix: Available in a continuous range from neonatal/pediatric 12 Fr up to large adult 34 Fr to ensure an exact anatomical match and minimize mucosal trauma across all patient profiles.
- Flexible Soft-Sized Construction: Formed from a resilient, thermosensitive polymer that is structurally firm enough to resist kinking during insertion, yet flexible enough to conform comfortably to the natural curvature of the nasal cavity.
- Atraumatic Bevelled Tip: Engineered with a smooth, rounded bevelled edge that allows for a gentle, low-resistance passage along the nasal septum, significantly reducing the risk of epistaxis (nosebleeds).
- Flared Trumpet Proximal Flange: Outfitted with an expansive, flexible end flange that rests securely against the external nares, providing a robust physical stop that eliminates accidental internal migration.
- Excellent Interior Clearance: Designed with thin-walled structural proportions to maximize internal diameter clearance, allowing for easy suctioning or the uncompromised delivery of therapeutic oxygen.
Technical Specifications
| Size (French) | Internal Diameter (ID) | Nominal Length | Target Patient Profile (General Reference) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Fr | 3.0 mm | 65 mm | Neonatal / Small Infant |
| 14 Fr | 3.5 mm | 70 mm | Infant |
| 16 Fr | 4.0 mm | 80 mm | Toddler / Early Paediatric |
| 18 Fr | 4.5 mm | 90 mm | Paediatric |
| 20 Fr | 5.0 mm | 100 mm | School-Age Child |
| 22 Fr | 5.5 mm | 110 mm | Pre-Adolescent |
| 24 Fr | 6.0 mm | 115 mm | Adolescent / Small Adult Female |
| 26 Fr | 6.5 mm | 120 mm | Standard Adult Female |
| 28 Fr | 7.0 mm | 130 mm | Large Adult Female / Small Adult Male |
| 30 Fr | 7.5 mm | 135 mm | Standard Adult Male |
| 32 Fr | 8.0 mm | 140 mm | Large Adult Male |
| 34 Fr | 8.5 mm | 150 mm | Extra-Large Adult Male |
- Material Composition: 100% Medical-grade polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or silicone, completely latex-free, phthalate-free, and biocompatible.
- Design Classification: Trumpet-style proximal tip with a pre-curved anatomical shaft profile.
- Sterility Rating: Supplied Sterile (Individually blister-packed, ethylene oxide [EO] gas sterilized, single-use only).
- Primary Clinical Settings: Emergency Departments, Ambulance Services (EMS), Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), and Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACU).