Smiths Medical 340060 - AIRWAY NASOPHARYNGEAL 6.0MM 10/BX

Smiths Medical 340060 AIRWAY NASOPHARYNGEAL 6.0MM 10/BX is designed to help maintain an open airway through the nasal passage in appropriate clinical, emergency, and respiratory care settings. This 6.0mm nasopharyngeal airway supports airway patency when oral airway placement may not be suitable or when a patient requires a soft nasal airway adjunct for short-term airway management.

Supplied in a box of 10, this airway product is suitable for hospitals, emergency departments, anesthesia teams, respiratory therapy departments, surgical suites, EMS providers, and other trained healthcare professionals who require reliable airway management supplies.

Key Benefits

• 6.0mm size supports appropriate airway selection for patients requiring a smaller nasopharyngeal airway.
• Designed to assist with maintaining nasal airway patency during airway support procedures.
• Useful when an oral airway is not preferred or cannot be tolerated by the patient.
• Box of 10 supports convenient stocking for clinical departments and emergency response areas.
• Suitable for use by trained clinicians in emergency, perioperative, respiratory, and critical care environments.
• Helps support efficient airway access as part of a broader airway management protocol.

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 340060 nasopharyngeal airway is intended for use in professional healthcare settings where nasal airway adjuncts are required. It may be used as part of airway management procedures performed by trained personnel in accordance with institutional protocols and the product instructions for use.

Common application areas include emergency medicine, anesthesia, post-anesthesia care, respiratory therapy, critical care, procedural sedation support, and pre-hospital emergency care. The 6.0mm size should be selected based on patient assessment, clinical judgment, and facility guidelines.

Usage Guidelines

• Use only by trained healthcare professionals familiar with nasopharyngeal airway placement.
• Confirm the correct airway size before use based on patient anatomy and clinical requirements.
• Inspect the product packaging and airway before use. Do not use if packaging is damaged or if the device appears compromised.
• Lubricate the airway with an appropriate water-soluble lubricant before insertion, following facility protocol.
• Insert gently through the selected nostril using the technique recommended by clinical guidelines and product labeling.
• Monitor the patient throughout use for airway patency, comfort, oxygenation, ventilation status, and signs of irritation or bleeding.
• Remove and replace according to clinical need, institutional policy, and the manufacturers instructions.

Certifications and Safety Standards

This product should be used in accordance with applicable healthcare regulations, institutional policies, and the manufacturers instructions for use. Before purchasing or clinical application, confirm the most current product labeling, packaging configuration, sterility status, material information, expiration date, and regulatory documentation required by your facility.

Healthcare teams should follow accepted airway management standards and infection prevention practices when handling, inserting, monitoring, and disposing of nasopharyngeal airway devices.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with general airway adjunct options, the Smiths Medical 340060 nasopharyngeal airway offers a focused 6.0mm size option from a recognized medical device manufacturer. Its box of 10 format supports predictable inventory planning for facilities that need consistent access to airway supplies.

Unlike oral airways, nasopharyngeal airways may be useful in selected patients who cannot tolerate an oropharyngeal airway or when oral access is limited. Compared with mixed-size airway kits, this dedicated 6.0mm configuration allows departments to replenish a specific size based on usage demand.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This product is typically used by anesthesiologists, emergency physicians, respiratory therapists, paramedics, nurses, critical care teams, and other qualified healthcare professionals involved in airway support. It is appropriate for clinical environments where airway readiness and fast access to dependable airway adjuncts are important.

Typical scenarios may include emergency airway support, perioperative airway management, recovery room monitoring, respiratory support protocols, and pre-hospital care where a nasopharyngeal airway is clinically appropriate.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store in a clean, dry, temperature-appropriate clinical supply area.
• Rotate stock using facility inventory procedures to help manage expiration dates.
• Verify size and packaging before placing the device in an airway cart, emergency kit, or procedure room.
• Use aseptic handling practices according to institutional infection control policy.
• Do not reuse single-patient-use products unless the manufacturers labeling specifically permits it.
• Document use according to facility requirements, including size, patient response, and any complications.

Regulatory and Safety Information

Nasopharyngeal airways should not be used without proper clinical assessment. Use caution or avoid use in patients with suspected basilar skull fracture, significant facial trauma, severe nasal obstruction, or conditions where nasal airway placement may increase risk. Clinical teams should follow facility protocols and the manufacturers instructions when evaluating suitability.

This content is for product identification and purchasing support only. It does not replace clinical training, medical judgment, manufacturer instructions, or institutional policies. Always confirm product specifications and regulatory status before use.

How to Order

Select the Smiths Medical 340060 AIRWAY NASOPHARYNGEAL 6.0MM 10/BX 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.