NasoClear Nasopharyngeal Airways

When a patient needs a maintained airway but can't tolerate an oral device — or has an intact gag reflex — a nasopharyngeal airway is often the right call. The Flexicare NasoClear range gives clinicians a soft, kink-resistant nasal airway designed to sit comfortably from the nostril to the base of the tongue, keeping the passage open in semi-conscious patients, during recovery, or when suctioning access is needed.

Honest Medical carries the NasoClear line in the two most requested adult sizes: the 7 mm (30 Fr.) and the 8 mm (34 Fr.), both with a working length in the 0 to 50 mm insertion range. The 7 mm suits smaller-framed adults and is a common general-purpose choice, while the 8 mm is typically selected for larger adults where a wider bore improves airflow and eases suction catheter passage.

Sizing an NPA correctly matters. Too small and it won't reach past the tongue base; too large risks trauma to the nasal mucosa. Clinicians generally estimate diameter against the patient's little finger or nostril and confirm length from the nare to the tragus of the ear. NasoClear's smooth, bevelled tip and rounded flange are built to reduce mucosal irritation on insertion, and the material softens at body temperature to conform to the nasal anatomy. As with any NPA, generous water-soluble lubrication and gentle placement along the nasal floor are key, and the device is contraindicated where a basal skull fracture is suspected.

These are single-use, latex-free airways suited to emergency, pre-hospital, theatre, and recovery settings. Stocking both the 7 mm and 8 mm ensures you're covered across the adult population without delay. Explore the full NasoClear range above, and browse our wider airway management selection for suction, oral airways, and related respiratory supplies.