Basic Airway Pair
Nasal and oral airway adjuncts together — immediate coverage of both routes for IFAK builds and medical-bag restocking.
What is the Basic Airway Pair? A compact bundle pairing a 28 Fr nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) with lubricant and a Berman oral pharyngeal airway (OPA) kit — covering both nasal and oral airway routes for first responders, tactical medics, and IFAK restocking. Both are foundational adjuncts for maintaining a patent airway in unconscious or semi-conscious casualties.
Key Specifications
| 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 a patent airway in prehospital and tactical settings. The 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 28 Fr NPA is a common adult size carried in IFAKs and combat-medical kits. It is generally tolerated by semi-conscious patients who may not tolerate an OPA, making it a frequent initial airway adjunct in tactical and prehospital environments. The included lubricant supports smooth insertion. The Berman OPA kit provides the oral option for deeply unconscious patients where tongue occlusion of the pharynx is the primary concern; the Berman open-channel design allows suctioning through the device.
Together these adjuncts address the most common airway-maintenance scenarios in TCCC Care Under Fire and Tactical Field Care phases, as well as 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 — Selection Reference
| Adjunct | Best For | Caution |
|---|---|---|
| NPA 28 Fr | Semi-conscious; gag reflex present; suspected jaw injury | Avoid with suspected basilar skull fracture |
| Berman OPA | Unconscious; no gag reflex; tongue obstruction | Contraindicated if a gag reflex is present |
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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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