Smiths Medical 340080 - AIRWAY, NASOPHARYNGEAL, 8MM ID, 10, 5MM OD, EACH

The Smiths Medical 340080 Nasopharyngeal Airway is designed to help maintain an open airway through the nasal passage in clinical, emergency, and procedural care settings. With an 8mm inner diameter and 10.5mm outer diameter, this nasopharyngeal airway supports effective air movement while offering a practical option for patients who require airway assistance but may not tolerate an oral airway.

This airway is commonly used by trained healthcare professionals in emergency departments, operating rooms, recovery areas, ambulances, and critical care environments. Its size and design make it suitable for adult airway management where nasal airway placement is clinically appropriate.

Key Benefits

• Helps maintain airway patency through the nasal passage
• 8mm inner diameter supports reliable airflow during assisted airway management
• 10.5mm outer diameter provides an appropriate profile for selected adult patients
• Useful when oral airway placement is not suitable or not tolerated
• Suitable for emergency, procedural, anesthesia, and recovery care applications
• Supplied as an individual unit for convenient inventory control and point-of-care use

Compatibility and Applications

The Smiths Medical 340080 Nasopharyngeal Airway is intended for use in airway support protocols where a nasal airway is indicated. It may be used alongside standard airway management equipment, oxygen delivery devices, suction equipment, monitoring systems, and emergency response supplies as directed by facility procedures.

Typical applications include maintaining airway access in semi-conscious or unconscious patients, supporting airflow during emergency assessment, assisting airway management during recovery, and helping reduce upper airway obstruction when clinically appropriate. Selection of airway size should be based on patient anatomy, clinical judgment, and institutional guidelines.

Usage Guidelines

This product should only be used by trained healthcare professionals familiar with nasopharyngeal airway insertion and airway management protocols. Before use, verify the product size, packaging condition, expiration date if applicable, and any labeling related to sterility or single-use status.

Choose the appropriate airway size based on patient assessment. Lubricate according to facility protocol before insertion. Insert gently through the selected nostril following accepted clinical technique. Do not force placement if resistance is encountered. Monitor the patient continuously for airway effectiveness, comfort, bleeding, obstruction, or changes in respiratory status.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical 340080 Nasopharyngeal Airway should be used in accordance with applicable healthcare facility policies, manufacturer labeling, and recognized airway management standards. Product packaging should be checked for relevant regulatory markings, lot information, expiration details, and instructions for use before clinical application.

Healthcare providers should confirm whether the product is supplied sterile, non-sterile, single-use, or subject to specific storage requirements by reviewing the original manufacturer packaging. Do not use the device if the packaging is damaged, contaminated, or inconsistent with facility safety requirements.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with general-purpose airway adjuncts, the Smiths Medical 340080 Nasopharyngeal Airway offers a specific nasal airway option for situations where an oral airway may not be appropriate. Its 8mm ID and 10.5mm OD sizing provides clear product identification for clinical teams managing adult airway supplies.

For purchasing departments and care teams, Smiths Medical airway products are often selected for their clinical familiarity, consistent sizing, and suitability across emergency and procedural care environments. When compared with lower-cost alternatives, buyers should consider manufacturer reputation, size accuracy, packaging integrity, availability, and compatibility with internal airway management protocols.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This nasopharyngeal airway is typically used by emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, nurses, paramedics, and other trained clinical staff involved in airway assessment and support. It is appropriate for hospitals, surgery centers, emergency medical services, urgent care settings, and clinical departments that maintain airway management supplies.

Common scenarios include emergency airway support, post-anesthesia recovery, patient transport, respiratory assessment, and situations where maintaining a patent upper airway is necessary while further clinical evaluation or intervention is performed.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the Smiths Medical 340080 Nasopharyngeal Airway in a clean, dry area according to the storage conditions listed on the packaging. Keep the product in its original packaging until ready for use to help protect it from contamination and damage.

Before placement, confirm the correct size and inspect the airway for visible defects. Use appropriate lubricant and follow facility insertion procedures. After use, dispose of the product according to institutional policy and applicable medical waste regulations if it is labeled for single-use. Do not reuse, reprocess, or resterilize unless the manufacturer labeling specifically allows it.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The Smiths Medical 340080 Nasopharyngeal Airway should be used only for its intended clinical purpose and by qualified personnel. Nasopharyngeal airway placement may not be appropriate for all patients, including certain cases involving facial trauma, suspected skull base fracture, severe nasal obstruction, or other contraindications identified by the treating clinician.

Clinical staff should follow local protocols for patient assessment, airway sizing, insertion technique, infection prevention, monitoring, and disposal. Any adverse reaction, device issue, or patient complication should be managed according to facility procedures and reported through the appropriate clinical and regulatory channels when required.

How to Order

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