Smiths Medical 100/324/070 - 7.0CM BERMAN AIRWAY 10/CA
The Smiths Medical 7.0cm Berman Airway is a high-quality oropharyngeal airway designed to maintain a clear airway in unconscious or semi-conscious patients. Engineered with a dual-channel design, this device allows for efficient airflow while also facilitating suctioning procedures. Its rigid yet smooth construction ensures safe insertion and optimal patient comfort during airway management.
Key Benefits
The Berman airway features a dual-lumen design that supports both ventilation and suctioning without obstruction. Its smooth edges reduce the risk of tissue trauma, while the rigid structure ensures consistent airway patency. The 7.0cm size is ideal for adult patients, offering reliable performance in emergency and clinical settings. The device is designed for quick insertion, making it highly effective in time-sensitive situations.
Compatibility and Applications
This airway is suitable for use in hospitals, emergency departments, ambulances, and surgical environments. It is compatible with standard suction catheters and ventilation systems. The Berman airway is commonly used during resuscitation, anesthesia, and airway management procedures where maintaining an open airway is critical.
Usage Guidelines
Select the appropriate airway size based on patient anatomy. Insert the airway carefully following standard clinical protocols, ensuring correct positioning to maintain airway patency. Monitor the patient continuously during use. This device is intended for single-patient use and should be disposed of according to medical waste guidelines after use.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical Berman Airway is manufactured in compliance with international medical device quality standards. It meets applicable regulatory requirements for safety, sterility, and performance, ensuring consistent reliability in clinical use.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared to traditional Guedel airways, the Berman airway offers enhanced functionality with its dual-channel design, allowing simultaneous ventilation and suctioning. Its structured shape provides greater stability, making it a preferred choice in settings where airway access and secretion management are equally important.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This product is commonly used by emergency medical technicians, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, and critical care professionals. It is ideal for use in emergency resuscitation, operating rooms, intensive care units, and pre-hospital care environments.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Ensure proper sizing before use to prevent complications. Insert gently to avoid injury to oral tissues. Always follow infection control protocols and dispose of the airway after single use. Store in a clean, dry environment away from contamination prior to use.
Regulatory and Safety Information
This device is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals only. Improper use may result in patient harm. Always follow institutional guidelines and standard airway management protocols. Do not reuse or reprocess the device.
How to Order
Select the Smiths Medical100/324/0707.0CM BERMAN AIRWAY 10/CA, and add it to your cart. Complete checkout with your preferred shipping and payment options. For bulk orders, quotes, or further assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312)275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.
