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Description
The Sterimed Nasopharyngeal Airway is a medical device designed to be inserted into the nasal passageway to maintain an open airway, particularly when a person is unconscious or semi-conscious. Made from soft, medical-grade PVC, it is crafted to adapt to the nasal passage's natural shape. The design includes a flared end to prevent the device from getting lost inside the nose and a smooth, beveled tip to aid in gentle insertion. This airway is a temporary measure used by healthcare professionals in emergency situations to ensure the patient can breathe until a more definitive airway can be established or they can breathe on their own.
Anatomical Design: Crafted from soft, non-irritant medical-grade PVC, the airway is designed to conform to the anatomical contours of the nasal passage for patient comfort. Kink-Resistant Construction: The tube is engineered to resist kinking, which helps in maintaining a clear and unobstructed pathway for continuous oxygenation. Smooth, Beveled Tip: The patient end of the tube is beveled, smooth, and polished to facilitate easier and less traumatic insertion. Flared Proximal End: It features a rotatable flange at the proximal end that prevents the device from advancing too far into the nasal passage and simplifies securing and removal. Sterile and Single-Use: Each airway is sterilized with Ethylene Oxide (E.T.O.), is pyrogen-free, and comes individually packed to be used only once, which eliminates the risk of cross-contamination.
Q: What is a nasopharyngeal airway used for?
A: A nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) is a tube inserted into the nasal passage to help maintain an open airway. It is often used in emergency situations or for semi-conscious individuals to bypass obstructions and assist with breathing.
Q: What material is the Sterimed Nasopharyngeal Airway made from?
A: The Sterimed Nasopharyngeal Airway is crafted from a soft, non-irritant, medical-grade PVC material.
Q: Is this product sterile and intended for single use?
A: Yes, the Sterimed Nasopharyngeal Airway is supplied in a sterile, individually peelable pouch and is intended for single-patient use to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Q: How does the design of this airway contribute to patient comfort?
A: The airway is anatomically designed with a thin wall, smooth rounded edges, and kink-resistant properties to adapt to the nasal passage, which helps to reduce trauma during insertion and removal.
Q: Should a healthcare professional be consulted before using this device?
A: Yes, a nasopharyngeal airway is a medical device that should only be used by or under the guidance of a trained healthcare professional who can select the correct size and ensure proper insertion.
The Sterimed Nasopharyngeal Airway is a medical device designed to be inserted into the nasal passageway to maintain an open airway, particularly when a person is unconscious or semi-conscious. Mad...
Key Benefits
Maintains Airway Patency: This device is used to secure and open a patient's airway during emergencies, bypassing obstructions at the level of the nose, nasopharynx, or the base of the tongue. Suitable for Semi-Conscious Patients: It can be used in conscious or semi-conscious patients who have an intact gag reflex, where an oropharyngeal airway might not be tolerated. Reduces Trauma: The soft PVC material and smooth, rounded edges are designed to reduce trauma and discomfort during insertion and removal.
Maintains Airway Patency: This device is used to secure and open a patient's airway during emergencies, bypassing obstructions at the level of the nose, nasopharynx, or the base of the tongue. Suit...
Direction for Use/Dosage
This product is intended for use by qualified healthcare professionals only. 1. Select the correct airway size based on the patient's anatomy. A common guide is to measure from the side of the nostril to the tragus of the ear on the same side. 2. Lubricate the outer surface of the airway tube with a water-soluble lubricant to ease insertion. 3. Gently insert the airway into a nostril, following the natural curvature of the floor of the nose, with the bevel tip facing the septum. 4. Advance the tube slowly until the flared end rests against the nostril. Do not force the device if resistance is met. 5. Check for proper placement to ensure the airway is functioning correctly.
This product is intended for use by qualified healthcare professionals only. 1. Select the correct airway size based on the patient's anatomy. A common guide is to measure from the side of the nost...
Safety Information/Precaution
For single use only. Do not reuse or re-sterilize. Do not use if the package is open, damaged, or past its shelf life. This device should only be used by a qualified doctor or healthcare professional. Avoid use in patients with suspected nasal or basal skull fractures, a history of nosebleeds (epistaxis), or nasal polyps. If the airway is too long, it may cause gagging or other complications; if it is too short, it may not bypass the obstruction. Any blocked or occluded device should be removed immediately. Continuously monitor the patient's respiratory status after insertion.
For single use only. Do not reuse or re-sterilize. Do not use if the package is open, damaged, or past its shelf life. This device should only be used by a qualified doctor or healthcare profession...
Other Information
Store in its original box in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and heat, at temperatures between 5°C and 45°C. The product is sterile if the package is unopened and undamaged. Discard any opened and unused devices.
Store in its original box in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and heat, at temperatures between 5°C and 45°C. The product is sterile if the package is unopened and undamaged. Discard any o...