An Improved Method for Emergency Cricothyrotomy

• Administered only by or under the supervision of a physician
• Single use sterile
• Not for children under five
• Arrives complete and ready to use
• Kit includes: Nu-Take device, 3 ml syringe, #11 blade scapel, 4.5mm ID airway, 6.0mm ID airway, 7.2mm ID airway
• 15mm connection allows for immediate ventilation
• Can provide a 4.5, 6.0, 7.2mm ID airway within seconds
• Stylet has an accurate point to facilitate passage through the tissue
• Needle is divided lengthwise and held together by an elastic "O" band to accommodate various sizes of airways
• Tubular housing unit is designed to rest on the cricoid cartilage
• Lower edge is slated to approximate the entrance angle of the needle
• Stabilizers steady the instrument for one hand operation
• Brackets on sides hold the ties used to secure the instruments
• Airway and obturator are inserted through the opening at the distal end of the housing
• Flare cuff prevents over descent into the housing and aids in removal
• Obturator acts as a plunger to facilitate introduction of the airway and prevents clogging with tissue particles
• Cap is designed for easy removal
• Arrives with illustrated instructions
• Provides opening for a closed system
• Suction catheter can be introduced through the Nu-Trake airways