A nasal airway kit is a thin, clear, flexible tube that is inserted into a patient’s nostril. It is used to bypass upper airway obstruction at the level of the nose, nasopharynx, or base of the tongue. It also prevents the tongue from falling backward on the pharyngeal wall to prevent obstruction.
The Lightning X LX-NPA6 single use nasal airway kit comes with 6 sizes ranging from 22-32 FR, sterile and individually wrapped. Also includes 6 individual lubricating jelly packets. Latex free.
The soft PVC allows airways to ease the airways into the passages while reducing discomfort and the risk of injury.
The appropriate airway size can be determined by measuring from the tip of the patient’s nose to the tragus of the ear (i.e. soft airway = measure ‘soft to soft’). The average size of a nasopharyngeal airway is 6-7mm for a woman and 7-8mm for a man.
How to insert an NPA:
- Lubricate the nasopharyngeal airway with water-soluble jelly
- Insert into the nostril (preferably right) vertically along the floor of the nose with a slight twisting action
- Aim towards the back of the opposite eyeball.
Confirm airway patency.
Tyson S. (verified owner) –
This nasal airway kit comes as described. This is a great price point and no complaints.
Anthony Adamo –
Better than nasal airways three times the cost!