What is the NAR Tactical Suction Device? The NAR Tactical Suction Device (SKU: MEDTAC0517) by North American Rescue is a compact, manual suction device designed to evacuate the oropharynx of blood, vomit, and secretions in emergency situations. It generates approximately 100 mmHg vacuum force from a squeeze-bulb mechanism, features a double-valve design for continuous one-hand operation, and collects evacuated material in an attached clear collection bag. Weight: 7.3 oz. No power required. Essential for airway management of unconscious and intubated patients.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue (NAR) |
| SKU | MEDTAC0517 |
| Vacuum Force | ~100 mmHg (generated by squeeze-bulb rebound) |
| Valve Design | Double-valve — continuous one-hand operation |
| Collection | Clear collection bag (>1,000 mL capacity) attached to outlet port |
| Suction Tip | Contoured — designed to prevent tissue damage |
| Power | Manual — no batteries or electricity required |
| Weight | 7.3 oz |
| Packaged Dimensions | 9.75 in. L × 3.75 in. W × 3 in. D |
Product Overview
The NAR Tactical Suction Device addresses one of the most common and lethal airway management challenges in prehospital and tactical care: airway obstruction from blood, vomit, mucus, or other secretions. An unconscious patient with an obstructed airway and no suction available will die — NPA insertion alone cannot clear a heavily secretion-loaded airway. The Tactical Suction Device provides the vacuum force needed to clear the oropharynx and establish a patent airway without requiring any power source.
The double-valve design is the key operational feature of this device. A standard suction bulb requires the user to compress the bulb, reposition the tip to expel contents, then return the tip to the patient — a multi-step process that requires interrupting suction. The NAR Tactical Suction Device's double-valve design allows continuous operation with one hand: the squeeze generates suction at the tip while the double-valve directs evacuated material to the collection bag without requiring tip removal. The free hand can simultaneously direct the contoured suction tip to maximize clearance and avoid tissue damage.
The clear collection bag provides visual confirmation of the material being suctioned (blood, vomit, food material) and its volume — important clinical information for assessing the severity of the aspiration event. The contoured suction tip is designed to prevent tissue damage against the delicate oropharyngeal mucosa, which is particularly important when suctioning an unconscious patient who cannot report discomfort.
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