Local Trauma Medicine Supplies

[Norm0931]

Hey guys, I am trying to locate a 24 french NPA locally and coming up with a lot of nothing. Anyone know of a place locally that sells NPAs? Thanks.

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[Member 34319]

I need a guy like you around. Knowledge like yours is gonna be priceless in bad times.

I've got nothing on helping you find NPAs but I'm sure Amazon likely sells them. I've gotten a good amount of medical supplies from Amazon that are not really available elsewhere.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Not Sure in your A.O. But GreyStone Tactical here in Salem had some in stock last time I was in!

Rescue Essentials
Rusch® Latex-Free Robertazzi Nasopharyngeal Airway w/ Lube (Sizes 20-34)

 

[bolus]

The chinook kit as a 28 fr and some other good stuff like a King LTS-D disposable larnygeal tube if you are familiar. Only a $100

I never did find a local store with good ATLS support in Portland, but then again our clinic had even hazmat suits so I never really needed much.

Chinook Medical Gear, Inc. Airway (TMM-AW)

 

[11Charlie]

sorry for my ignorance guys but what is a NPA?

Only term I know that as is a "Non Performing Asset"

 

[Member 34319]

Tube that goes down your throat to help you get air.

 

[bolus]

Actually, skip the NPA and just cric them right through the neck. Only $38. though I guess it looks cooler if you do it with a pocket knife and a pen.

Chinook Medical Gear, Inc. Cricothyrotomy (TMM-CR)

 

[Member 34319]

Actually, skip the NPA and just cric them right through the neck. Only $38. though I guess it looks cooler if you do it with a pocket knife and a pen.

Chinook Medical Gear, Inc. Cricothyrotomy (TMM-CR)

Too fancy, just use a straw and a pocket knife like they do on TV.

 

[bolus]

Tube that goes down your throat to help you get air.

Nasal (nose) pharyngeal airway. For an oral airway you need a device to lift the tongue out of the way to see the vocal cords. NPA's are easier to do in the field

 

[bolus]

Too fancy, just use a straw and a pocket knife like they do on TV.

If you have a cric kit you might look a tad more professional rather than just some dude jamming a knife into someone's neck

 

[Member 34319]

Ya, I'm no doctor lol. I had a couple of training courses on emergency medicine. You don't want me working on you if needed lol. I do feel a bit better about understanding a few things that happen out there in the real world however.

 

[albin25]

Rent a room to a Nursing or EMT student from the local college ....
... could come in handy

Ours is graduating soon so we're gonna need a replacement come spring. Lots to choose from at $450 rent including meals and laundry privileges though, so we can be picky.

 

[MannyGlocks]

albin25,

Cost per week, month or ...?