- A soft, flexible tube (often called a "nasal trumpet") inserted into the nasal passageway to secure and maintain an open airway for patients who are semi-conscious, unconscious, or unable to tolerate a standard oral airway
Uses
- Upper Airway Obstruction Relief:
- Placed immediately to bypass blockages caused by the relaxation of the tongue or soft tissue against the posterior pharyngeal wall
- Emergency and Trauma Airway Management:
- Extensively deployed by EMS personnel and Emergency Department (ED) staff to maintain airway patency during patient resuscitation or transport
- Anesthesia and Post-Op Recovery:
- Used by anesthesia providers in the Operating Room (OR) and PACU when patients are emerging from general anesthesia and still have depressed neurological reflexes
- Frequent Nasal Suctioning Path:
- Serves as a protective conduit for clinicians needing to pass suction catheters into the lower pharynx without repeatedly irritating the sensitive nasal mucosal lining
Features
- 36 French Sizing Profile:
- Formulated with a standard 36 French outer diameter and an extended anatomical length of 170 mm, designed to fit larger adult airways
- MEDIPRENE Material Construction:
- Fabricated out of premium, latex-free thermoplastic elastomer that naturally conforms to the patient's unique internal nasal anatomy
- Atraumatic Beveled and Rounded Tip:
- The insertion tip features a smooth, rounded bevel that guides the device past the nasal turbinates with minimal physical resistance
- Flared Trumpet Style Flange:
- The proximal end finishes with a broad, flat trumpet-style ring structure to prevent the tube from slipping entirely down inside the nasal cavity
- Individually Wrapped and Sterile:
- Packaged alone in a sterile environment to ensure maximum compliance with strict hospital infection control protocols
Benefits
- High Tolerance for Semi-Conscious Patients:
- Unlike rigid oropharyngeal airways, a nasopharyngeal tube does not stimulate the gag reflex, making it the perfect tool for patients moving between consciousness levels
- Minimizes Tissue Trauma:
- The soft elasticity of the MEDIPRENE material and the gentle rounded bevel dramatically lower the risk of nasal mucosal tears, bleeding (epistaxis), or bruising during rapid insertion
- Kink-Resistant Lumen Airflow:
- The internal architecture resists compression or bending, ensuring a continuous, open pipeline for supplemental oxygen delivery or bag-valve-mask assistance even if the device is jostled
- Completely Latex-Free:
- The Mediprene composite eliminates any risk of a life-threatening type-1 allergic reaction for both sensitive patients and medical personnel
