Most common OPA and NPA sizes? - EMTLIFE
Oct 1, 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 …
EXPIRATION | EMTLIFE
Mar 10, 2005 · Doing a complete check of these ambulances does take about an hour-- because it involved taking every thing out, checking at least six different types of kits-- birth, IV, …
OPA insertion - EMTLIFE
Dec 22, 2008 · Any changes on OPA insertion for pediatric patients? Dec 22, 2008 #2 Ridryder911 EMS Guru. 5,923 40. 48 ...
Jump Bags? - EMTLIFE
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Help me fill my personal EMT bag | EMTLIFE
May 30, 2010 · Details: (bak7) Berman Airway kit 7 Sizes per Bag Each: $3.25 Item Total: $3.25 Trauma Scissors 7 1/4 Quantity: 1 Details: (TSColor) Trauma Scissors 7 1/4 Color Choice: …
OPA or NPA? | EMTLIFE
Oct 27, 2014 · I'll go for an OPA first. It does a better job at holding the tongue out of the way. However it offers zero protection from aspiration. If the patient accepts the OPA then the …
Npa+nrb? | EMTLIFE
Feb 6, 2010 · Always have a suction device ready when using the OPA. Feb 6, 2010 #4 M. MrBrown Forum Deputy Chief. 3,957 ...
Airway Management for facial trauma - EMTLIFE
Sep 12, 2011 · Oropharyngeal airways: three sizes; Nasopharyngeal airways: three sizes; Laryngeal Mask Airways; Tracheal tubes in a range of sizes; Two working laryngoscope …
How to measure an NPA - EMTLIFE
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 …
Airway for seizure patients? - EMTLIFE
Aug 28, 2013 · If its an epileptic seizure that gag will be returning shortly once you oxygenate them so be ready to pull that OPA if you elect to place one. fast65;393776 said: I have realized …