Nasopharyngeal airways are flexible tubes with one end flared (hence their synonym: nasal trumpets) and the other end beveled that are inserted, beveled end first, through the nares into the pharynx.

In medicine, a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA), nasal trumpet (because of its flared end), or nose hose, is a type of airway adjunct, a tube that is designed to be inserted through the nasal passage down into …

A nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) is a thin, clear, flexible tube that is inserted into a patient’s nostril. The purpose of the NPA is to bypass upper airway obstruction at the level of the nose, nasopharynx or …

Aug 2, 2025 · A nasopharyngeal tube, also known as a nasal airway or nasal trumpet, is a soft, flexible tube inserted into a patient’s nostril to maintain an open air passage.

Jan 30, 2024 · A nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) device or "nasal trumpet" is a hollow plastic or soft rubber tube that can improve oxygenation and ventilation in cases where bag-valve-mask ventilation …

The Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA) is a tube that is inserted into the nose to help with breathing. It goes into the most open nostril and needs to face downwards to easily slide into the back of the nose.

A flexible rubber tube which goes through the nose ends at base of tongue (an adjunct to help keep airway open) An oxygen mask or bag mask ventilation can be applied over the top if needed

This video - produced by students at Oxford University Medical School in conjunction with the faculty - demonstrates how to size and insert a Nasopharyngeal Airway.

Sep 1, 2023 · A nasopharyngeal airway, also known as an NPA or nasal trumpet, is a flexible tube made of soft material, usually silicone or latex. It is designed to be inserted through the nose into the back …

Nasopharyngeal airway devices are hollow plastic or rubber tubes designed to bypass the tongue and maintain an open airway passage. When gently inserted through the nasal cavity, they extend into …