The MED-TAC Basic Airway Pair bundles a 28Fr nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) with lubricant and a Berman oral pharyngeal airway (OPA) kit in a single compact purchase—providing immediate coverage of both nasal and oral airway routes for first responders, tactical medics, and IFAK restocking. Both adjuncts are foundational tools for maintaining a patent airway in unconscious or semi-conscious casualties.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Vendor | MED-TAC International |
| Bundle SKU | BNDL-AIRWAY-001 |
| NPA Component | Nasopharyngeal Airway, 28 Fr, with lubricant |
| OPA Component | Berman Oral Pharyngeal Airway (OPA) Kit |
| Airway Routes Covered | Nasal and Oral |
| Use Case | Prehospital / tactical airway management; IFAK resupply |
| CoTCCC Status | NPA is a CoTCCC-recommended airway adjunct for unconscious/semi-conscious casualties |
Product Overview
Airway obstruction is one of the leading causes of preventable death in trauma, and both the nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) and oropharyngeal airway (OPA) are foundational tools for maintaining patent airways in the prehospital and tactical settings. The MED-TAC Basic Airway Pair bundles these two complementary adjuncts together, eliminating the need to source them separately and ensuring responders carry coverage for both nasal and oral routes.
The 28Fr NPA is the standard sizing most commonly carried in IFAKs and combat-medical kits for adult casualties. It is tolerated by semi-conscious patients who may resist an OPA, making it the preferred initial airway adjunct in tactical and prehospital environments. The included lubricant ensures smooth insertion and reduces the risk of mucosal trauma. The Berman OPA kit provides the oral airway option for deeply unconscious patients where tongue-occlusion of the pharynx is the primary concern, and the Berman design's open-channel construction allows direct suctioning through the device.
Together, these two adjuncts address the most common airway maintenance scenarios encountered in TCCC Care Under Fire and Tactical Field Care phases, as well as in civilian EMS, wilderness medicine, and first-responder applications. The compact paired format is ideal for IFAK builds, medical bag restocking, and training supply management.
NPA vs. OPA — When to Use Each
| Adjunct | Best For | Caution |
|---|---|---|
| NPA 28Fr | Semi-conscious; gag reflex present; suspected jaw injury | Avoid if suspected basilar skull fracture |
| Berman OPA | Unconscious; no gag reflex; tongue obstruction | Contraindicated if gag reflex is present |
See also: IFAK Kits & First Aid | Massive Hemorrhage Control
All 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.
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