{"product_id":"nasopharyngeal-airway","title":"Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA), Soft PVC, Paediatric to Adult Sizes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNasopharyngeal Airway (NPA)\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as a nasal trumpet, is a disposable device used to maintain a patient's upper airway. The soft tube is inserted through a nostril into the nasopharynx to bypass an obstruction at the level of the tongue or soft palate, supporting oxygenation and ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn NPA is often better tolerated than an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) in patients with an intact gag reflex, making it useful in pre-hospital care, emergency departments, recovery, and aged care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft PVC construction for patient comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBevelled tip for gentle insertion and reduced trauma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner striations to guide smooth suction catheter insertion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlared flange to prevent over-insertion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-use, disposable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur nasopharyngeal airways are available in a full range of sizes, including paediatric. Selecting the correct size is important: measure from the tip of the patient's nose to the tragus (or earlobe) to estimate the appropriate length. Contact us for availability of other sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClinical use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore insertion, check the patient for contraindications such as suspected basal skull fracture or significant facial trauma, lubricate the airway with a water-based lubricant, and select a size that matches the patient's anatomy. Always follow your service's clinical guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy nasopharyngeal airways online from Quremed, a trusted Australian medical equipment supplier. Contact our team for bulk pricing or to confirm stock across the size range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quremed","offers":[{"title":"7mm","offer_id":43885594935529,"sku":"NPA-07","price":6.98,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6mm","offer_id":44257689534697,"sku":"NPA-06","price":9.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8mm","offer_id":43885594968297,"sku":"NPA-08","price":9.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9mm","offer_id":43885595001065,"sku":"NPA-09","price":7.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0339\/9627\/5849\/files\/97.png?v=1694663526","url":"https:\/\/gremed.au\/products\/nasopharyngeal-airway","provider":"MyMedEquip","version":"1.0","type":"link"}