- A soft, flexible medical tube (commonly called a "nasal trumpet") is inserted through the nasal passage to secure and maintain a clear, unobstructed airway path for patients who are semi-conscious, unconscious, or unable to tolerate an oral airway
Uses
- Upper Airway Obstruction Relief:
- Instantly deployed to bypass blockages caused by a relaxed tongue or soft tissue collapsing against the back of the throat
- Emergency and Trauma Airway Management:
- Frequently used by paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and ER staff to safeguard airway patency during patient stabilization or emergency transport
- Anesthesia and Post-Op Recovery:
- Utilized in Operating Rooms (OR) and Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACU) for patients emerging from general anesthesia who still have depressed neurological reflexes
- Frequent Nasal Suctioning Path:
- Acts as a safe, smooth channel for passing suction catheters into the lower pharynx without repeatedly chafing or irritating the delicate nasal mucosa
Features
- 34 French Sizing Profile:
- Formulated with a 34 French outer diameter and a standard anatomical length of 155 mm, engineered specifically to comfortably fit average adult dimensions
- MEDIPRENE Material Construction:
- Formulated with a 34 French outer diameter and a standard anatomical length of 155 mm, engineered specifically to comfortably fit average adult dimensions
- Atraumatic Rounded Beveled Tip:
- Built with a smoothed, beveled entry edge that slides smoothly past the nasal turbinates with minimal physical resistance
- Flared Trumpet Style Flange:
- Features an integrated, flat flare at the proximal end to prevent the tube from migrating or slipping completely down inside the nasal cavity
- Sterile Individual Packaging:
- Separately sealed to ensure maximum compliance with hospital infection control and sterile procedural protocols
Benefits
- Strong Patient Compliance:
- Unlike rigid oral airways (OPAs), this nasopharyngeal airway does not stimulate a patient’s gag reflex, making it highly tolerable for semi-conscious individuals drifting between levels of awareness
- Reduced Tissue Trauma:
- The pliable elasticity of Mediprene combined with the rounded bevel prevents nasal tissue tearing, bruising, and severe nosebleeds (epistaxis) during rapid clinical placement
- Kink-Resistant Lumen Architecture:
- Designed to resist flattening, twisting, or bending under muscle pressure, ensuring a stable pipeline for supplemental oxygen delivery or bag-valve-mask ventilation
- Latex-Free Safety Profile:
- Eliminates the risk of a dangerous Type-1 allergic reaction, making it safe to use on any patient without verifying a latex allergy history
