The MED-TAC Basic Field Surgical Airway Kit with ET Tube contains all the critical supplies needed to establish an emergency surgical airway or endotracheal intubation in the field. The kit includes a scalpel, ET tube holder, Curaplex® trach hook, syringe, face mask, gauze, PVP prep pad, and a cuffed 5.5mm ET tube without stylette — pre-assembled for immediate deployment in airway emergencies.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MED-TAC International |
| Kit Type | Surgical Airway / Field Intubation |
| ET Tube Size | Cuffed 5.5mm, without stylette |
| Scalpel | 3-inch scalpel |
| Syringe | Luer lock, 10 mL |
| Gauze | 4×4 in., 12-ply (×2) |
| Variants | Single kit (Default Title) |
Verified Kit Contents
- (1) Scalpel, 3 in.
- (1) ET tube holder with white Velcro strap
- (1) Curaplex® trach hook
- (1) Syringe, Luer lock, 10 mL
- (1) Face mask
- (2) Gauze pads, 4×4 in., 12-ply
- (1) PVP prep pad
- (1) Curaplex® ET tube, cuffed, 5.5mm, without stylette
Product Overview
A compromised airway is the most immediately life-threatening emergency in tactical and prehospital medicine. The MED-TAC Basic Field Surgical Airway Kit is assembled to support providers trained in both endotracheal intubation and surgical cricothyrotomy — the two primary definitive airway interventions available in the field. Every component has been selected for functional purpose: nothing superfluous, nothing missing.
The Curaplex® trach hook — a specialized instrument designed to retract the tracheal ring during a surgical airway — replaces the need for improvised retraction and supports controlled, direct tracheal access. The cuffed 5.5mm ET tube without stylette is sized for adult patients at the lower end of the normal range, providing a balanced choice for providers who must select a single tube size without access to full airway assessment tools. The Luer-lock 10 mL syringe is used to inflate the ET tube cuff after placement, securing the airway and preventing aspiration.
The PVP prep pad allows rapid antiseptic site preparation before surgical entry, while two 4×4 gauze pads serve for field wound management around the incision or tube site. The ET tube holder with Velcro strap secures the tube position after successful intubation, preventing dislodgement during transport. Packed for immediate access, this kit is the essential supplement to any advanced airway provider's protocol-based field kit.
Who Should Carry This Kit
This kit is designed for providers trained in advanced airway management techniques — paramedics, flight medics, emergency physicians, and Special Operations medical personnel operating under protocols that authorize surgical airway or endotracheal intubation. It is not a beginner kit; the trach hook and cuffed ET tube are advanced instruments requiring training and authorization to use.
See also: Airway Management Kits & Supplies | IFAK Kits & First Aid | Shears & Cutting Tools
All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
