Curaplex® Notfall-Koniotomie-Set

What is a surgical cricothyrotomy and when is this kit used?

A surgical cricothyrotomy is an emergency airway procedure performed when a patient cannot be intubated by standard means and cannot be oxygenated — the so-called CICO scenario. It involves incising the cricothyroid membrane and inserting a cuffed tube directly into the airway. This kit is indicated as a last-resort airway rescue for trained emergency clinicians, paramedics, and military medics facing an obstructed or unobtainable airway due to trauma, anaphylaxis, or facial injury.

What ET tube size does the Curaplex Surgical Cricothyrotomy Kit include?

The Curaplex Emergency Surgical Cricothyrotomy Kit includes a 6.5mm cuffed endotracheal tube. This size is appropriate for adult patients of both sexes, providing adequate airway diameter while fitting through the cricothyroid membrane incision. A 12mL Luer-lock syringe is included for cuff inflation and confirmation.

Is this kit suitable for use by EMS or only physicians?

The Curaplex Surgical Cricothyrotomy Kit is intended for licensed emergency clinicians with surgical airway training — including paramedics authorized under state or medical director protocols, emergency physicians, and military Special Operations medics (18D). BLS-level responders should not use this kit without specific scope-of-practice authorization and hands-on training. Many paramedic and flight programs include surgical cricothyrotomy in their advanced airway curricula.

Can this kit be stored in a tactical medic bag or IFAK?

Yes. The Curaplex kit is packaged in a sealed sterile plastic bag that is compact enough to fit within advanced medic bags, physician emergency kits, and flight crew packs. It is not typically included in individual IFAK-sized kits due to its surgical nature, but it is a standard addition to company-level aid bags, battalion aid stations, and advanced EMS bags where surgical airway capability may be needed.

Does the Curaplex Cricothyrotomy Kit include everything needed for the procedure?

Yes, the kit is designed to be self-contained for the surgical cricothyrotomy procedure. It includes the cuffed ET tube, ET tube holder, trach hook, tracheal dilator, disposable scalpel, 12mL syringe, face mask, gauze pads, and a skin prep swab — all single-use and sterile. The only external equipment required is a bag-valve mask (BVM) for post-placement ventilation, which is typically carried separately in an ALS kit.