Airway Management

At St John Ambulance, we offer a comprehensive range of airway management devices, including for first aiders, all available for purchase online. Our products are designed to meet the needs of healthcare professionals across the UK, providing reliable solutions for airway clearance and patient resuscitation.

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Laerdal Adult Thomas Tube Holder

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Laerdal Adult Thomas Select Tube Holder

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PROACT Disposable Guedel Airway

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Laerdal Adult Thomas Select Tube Holders (25 PACK)

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Nasosafe Nasopharyngeal Airway Size 8

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Nasosafe Nasopharyngeal Airway Size 7

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Nasosafe Nasopharyngeal Airway Size 6

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Intersurgical Guedel One-Piece Red Airway Size 4

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Intersurgical Guedel One-Piece Green Airway Size 2

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Airway management plays a critical role in emergency care and clinical settings. A well-prepared setup often includes airway management devices and equipment such as suction devices for airway management, a secure tube holder, and an emergency airway kit. For maintaining open airways, both oropharyngeal airway (OPA) and nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) options are commonly used. These tools support effective ventilation, reduce obstruction risks, and ensure rapid response in airway emergencies, making them essential for healthcare providers

Key Questions about Airway Management

Who needs airway management?
Airway management is essential for patients who can't breathe properly on their own, including those under anaesthesia, experiencing trauma, or suffering from blocked airways due to illness or injury.

What are the 3 conditions that require airway management?
Airway management is needed for obstruction, respiratory failure, or decreased consciousness. These conditions prevent normal breathing and require quick support to maintain oxygen flow and protect the airway from blockage.

What are the three types of suction?
The three main types of suction are wall-mounted suction, portable suction units, and manual suction devices. Each helps remove fluids or debris from the airway in different emergency or clinical settings.

What is the device used for suctioning?
A suction device uses negative pressure to remove saliva, blood, or vomit from the airway. Portable suction machines are commonly used in ambulances, emergency kits, and hospital environments.

When would you use a suction device?
A suction device is used when a patient’s airway is blocked by fluids like mucus, vomit, or blood. It helps clear the airway and restore normal breathing quickly and safely.

What is the difference between NPA and OPA?
An NPA is inserted through the nose and used when the mouth is blocked. An OPA is inserted orally and suited for unconscious patients without a gag reflex.