TacMed Basic Airway Kit
A pre-assembled, escalating airway-adjunct kit — NPA through supraglottic airway and rescue ventilation.
What is the TacMed Basic Airway Kit? A complete multi-adjunct airway kit (SKU MEDTAC0736) assembled by Tactical Medical Solutions covering basic airway interventions — from NPA through supraglottic airway placement to rescue ventilation. Eight components: 1× NPA 28F, 1× Surgilube, 1× Tape Cloth (1-inch), 1× Berman Airway 90 mm (size 4), 1× Berman Airway 100 mm (size 5), 1× King LTD Kit (size 4), 1× CPR Pocket Mask (adult/child), and 4 pair Blackmaxx gloves (Large). 0.25 lb.
Airway-adjunct selection and supraglottic-airway placement are trained clinical skills. This page describes the kit and its contents and is not a substitute for accredited BLS or airway training.
Kit Contents
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) | 28 French — CoTCCC-recommended size for adult trauma casualties |
| Lubricant | 1× Surgilube sterile jelly — for NPA insertion |
| Securing tape | 1× Tape Cloth, 1-inch |
| Berman oropharyngeal airway | 1× 90 mm (size 4) + 1× 100 mm (size 5) — two adult sizes |
| Supraglottic airway | 1× King LTD Kit, size 4 — for unconscious patients without intact airway reflexes |
| Rescue breathing | 1× CPR Pocket Mask — adult and child capable |
| Gloves | 4 pair Blackmaxx, size Large |
| SKU | MEDTAC0736 |
| Weight | 0.25 lb |
| Vendor | Tactical Medical Solutions |
What It Is
The TacMed™ Basic Airway Kit provides a structured, escalating airway-management capability built around proven adjuncts aligned with TCCC and civilian BLS/ALS airway protocols. Rather than stocking individual items separately, it consolidates the essential airway inventory into one pre-assembled unit — cutting preparation time and removing the risk of a missing component when airway management is urgent.
The foundation is the 28 French NPA with Surgilube — the CoTCCC-recommended nasopharyngeal size for adult trauma casualties — providing a patent nasopharyngeal passage for breathing or partially obtunded casualties. Two Berman OPAs (sizes 4 and 5) expand oral-airway capability across adult anatomies for deeply unresponsive patients with absent gag reflex.
The King LTD size 4 supraglottic airway adds backup capability when NPA and OPA adjuncts are insufficient, and the CPR Pocket Mask enables barrier-protected rescue breathing across adult and pediatric casualties.
Airway escalation framework: NPA 28Fr for initial patency in breathing or partially obtunded casualties → OPA (size 4 or 5) for deeply unresponsive casualties without gag reflex → King LTD supraglottic airway for unconscious casualties needing device maintenance → CPR Pocket Mask for rescue ventilation. See the full airway management collection for surgical-airway kits and advanced devices.
USE CASES — BASIC AIRWAY KIT
- Nasopharyngeal airway management: 28FR NPA with Surgilube for unconscious or semiconscious patients who cannot maintain their own airway — foundational TCCC Airway step.
- Supraglottic airway (King LTD): Size 4 King LT-D provides an intermediate airway option between NPA and surgical cric — appropriate when ET intubation is impractical in low-light or high-stress environments.
- Oropharyngeal airway backup: Berman airways (90mm/100mm, sizes 4 and 5) provide oropharyngeal support for patients tolerating OPA.
- CPR and BLS response: CPR Pocket Mask included for adult and pediatric rescue breathing without direct mouth-to-mouth contact.
- Tactical and austere settings: Compact SKU (BAK) stages in IFAK or medic bag for airway capability at the point of wounding before evacuation.
BASIC AIRWAY KIT VS. OTHER AIRWAY OPTIONS
- Basic Airway Kit vs. Basic Endotracheal Kit: The BAK focuses on supraglottic and nasopharyngeal airways (NPA, King LTD, OPA, mask) — no intubation hardware. The BEK provides ET tubes (sizes 6/7/8), bougie, and CO2 detection for definitive airway.
- King LTD vs. NPA alone: The King LTD is a supraglottic device suitable for positive pressure ventilation; the NPA maintains a passive airway. The BAK includes both, covering a wider range of airway compromise.
- TacMed BAK vs. surgical airway kits: The BAK addresses non-surgical airway management. For patients requiring cric, the TacMed Surgical Airway Kit or Tactical Cric Kit is the appropriate escalation.
- TacMed BAK vs. NPA-only IFAK loads: Standard IFAKs typically include a single 28FR NPA. The BAK adds King LTD, two OPA sizes, and a CPR mask — appropriate for medic-level airway response.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What airway devices are included in the TacMed Basic Airway Kit?
A: The BAK contains a 28FR Nasopharyngeal Airway with Surgilube, a King LT-D size 4 supraglottic airway kit, Berman oropharyngeal airways in sizes 4 (90mm) and 5 (100mm), a CPR Pocket Mask (adult/child), 1-inch cloth tape, and 4 PR Blackmaxx Gloves (Large).
Q: Who is the TacMed Basic Airway Kit intended for?
A: It is designed for combat medics, tactical EMS, flight medics, and advanced first responders who need a packaged airway solution covering nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, and supraglottic management — from unconscious-patient NPA insertion through King LTD deployment.
Q: Does the Basic Airway Kit include equipment for intubation?
A: No. The BAK does not include endotracheal tubes, a laryngoscope, stylet, or bougie. For ET intubation hardware, the TacMed Basic Endotracheal Kit (BEK) is the appropriate product.
Q: What is the King LT-D and when is it used?
A: The King LT-D (King LTD Kit, size 4) is a disposable supraglottic airway device for positive-pressure and spontaneous ventilation. It is used as an intermediate step between NPA and surgical airway when ET intubation is impractical — particularly in low-light or high-stress tactical environments where skill fade may affect laryngoscope-based procedures.
Q: What is the SKU and price for the TacMed Basic Airway Kit?
A: SKU: BAK. Price: $108.12 direct from Tactical Medical Solutions (tacmedsolutions.com).
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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.
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
