Oct 2, 2010 · Hello, quick question. I once read a thread somewhere, maybe here, maybe another forum, which mentiomed that certain sizes are most common and can be quick go-to numbers to grab. Hopefully someone can share that knowledge with me since I can't remember, and I'd like to know as a reference. Sorry if my spelling is off, typing n my phone.

Feb 10, 2018 · fun fact: the sizes of the NPAs are the width of the hole, not the length of the NPA. Another fun fact: different manufacturers have different lengths for their NPAs. We actually compared two NPAs, one clear and one green, same 34FR: they were a half inch difference in overall length between the two

Aug 25, 2015 · PEDIATRIC COMMON NPA SIZES BY AGE WISE . Aug 25, 2015 #2 redundantbassist Nefarious Dude. 638 430. 63 ...

Nov 3, 2015 · Hi, I got some problem on the timing of NPA for ALOC patient... Last week we had a patient with suspect overdose, the pt was only responsive to very strong pain stimulation. Since the pt was supine on the floor, I attempted a NPA to protect her airway after checking facial trauma, but was rejected when pt attempted to pushed my hand away in the ...

Sep 20, 2010 · NPA and OPA- Specifically NPA, when should it be used? Had a situation where someone was doing fine one second, and went into seizure (petite mal, no twitching) Aox0, pain purpose/ pain withdraw. Slapped o2 and put on side. Pt was breathing normal rate of 22ish, v/s slightly elevated. Boss says...

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Sep 7, 2009 · When I took my EMT boards, we had everyone from my class there and a few from others. In our airway station we made the insertion of the NPA and the proctor asked us "If your patient for whatever reason could not tolerate insertion in the right nare, show me how you would insert the NPA in the left nare".

Aug 14, 2011 · To me its simply that using both gives you a bigger airway to deliver more tidal volume over less time. Using and NPA alone may still leave the tongue to obstruct the oral cavity when you toss in an OPA with the NPA it gives you two holes for the air to flow through. Only thing I can compare it to open cric vs needle cric

Dec 28, 2012 · It would seem to me that with the bevel facing towards the septum the NPA would more easily conform to the shape of the nasal cavity. If the bevel were facing opposite the septum, then the tip may tend to fold towards itself slightly kinda like a door, thus increasing friction to air flow. :unsure:

Oct 14, 2013 · Our Certificate IV Health Care (Ambulance) (EMT-B), use LMA, NPA, OPA & i-gels. Our Certificate II, Medical First Responders use OPA & NPA. (Please note, I have commented on this thread so my posts are over 5 so I can start posting links etc.) Good Luck Perth - Western Australia