{"product_id":"curaplex-emergency-surgical-cricothyrotomy-kit","title":"Curaplex® Emergency Surgical Cricothyrotomy Kit","description":"\u003c!-- Curaplex® Emergency Surgical Cricothyrotomy Kit — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe Curaplex® Emergency Surgical Cricothyrotomy Kit is a complete, single-use surgical airway kit designed for emergency clinicians when standard airway management fails. It includes a cuffed ET tube (6.5mm), tracheal dilator, trach hook, scalpel, and all adjuncts needed to establish a surgical airway rapidly in a cannot-intubate, cannot-oxygenate scenario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eCuraplex (Bound Tree Medical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSurgical Airway Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eET Tube Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e6.5mm, Cuffed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSyringe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e12mL Luer Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eScalpel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eDisposable, #10\/11 blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e10 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eSterile plastic bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSingle-use, disposable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eIntended Users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eLicensed emergency clinicians, paramedics, flight crews, military medics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Kit Contents --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 32px;padding-left:20px;font-size:15px;line-height:2;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 × Curaplex® ET Tube, 6.5mm, Cuffed\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 × ET Tube Holder with Velcro strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 × Curaplex® Trach Hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 × Tracheal Dilator\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 × Disposable Scalpel\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 × Syringe, 12mL, Luer Lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 × Face Mask with Splashguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2 × Gauze Pad, 4\" × 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 × Skin Prep Swab\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eA surgical cricothyrotomy is the airway rescue procedure of last resort — performed when all other airway management techniques have failed and the patient faces imminent hypoxic death. The Curaplex® Emergency Surgical Cricothyrotomy Kit consolidates every required component in a single sterile package, eliminating the need for improvised assembly under pressure. The 6.5mm cuffed ET tube size is appropriate for both adult male and female patients, while the included tracheal dilator and trach hook allow clinicians to open and hold the cricothyroid membrane incision using the standard Rapid Four-Step Technique or the Bougie-Assisted method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe disposable scalpel paired with the 12mL Luer-lock syringe (for cuff inflation confirmation) ensures that no additional equipment needs to be drawn from a crash cart or airway bag. The kit is packaged in a sealed plastic bag for easy inclusion in advanced airway management kits, physician emergency bags, flight medic packs, or tactical medic loadouts. Having a dedicated surgical airway kit preplanned and immediately accessible is a recognized component of difficult airway management protocols per ACEP and advanced TCCC guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eFor tactical environments, this kit is commonly stored in an advanced medic's bag alongside needle decompression supplies and supraglottic airways. Its compact packaging allows it to be added to larger EMS bags without consuming excessive space, making it a sensible addition to any ALS-level kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Clinical Context --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eClinical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSurgical cricothyrotomy is indicated in the cannot-intubate, cannot-oxygenate (CICO) scenario — an event estimated to occur in approximately 1 in 50,000 intubations in the general population but at significantly higher rates in trauma settings with facial or airway injury. The procedure involves a horizontal incision through the cricothyroid membrane, dilation, and insertion of a cuffed tube to establish ventilation. With the Curaplex kit's dedicated trach hook and dilator, the procedure can be completed in 30–90 seconds by trained clinicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThis kit is appropriate for use by physicians, nurse practitioners, paramedics, and military 18D\/Special Operations medics with surgical airway training. It is not intended for use by BLS-level responders without specific training and authorization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Related Products --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits \u0026amp; First Aid\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ems-bags-and-backpacks\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eEMS Bags \u0026amp; Backpacks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Curaplex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39551348801654,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/curaplex-emergency-surgical-cricothyrotomy-kit-8700840.jpg?v=1763155080","url":"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/en-gb\/products\/curaplex-emergency-surgical-cricothyrotomy-kit","provider":"MED-TAC International Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}