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SKU: LXOPA-6

Type: Airway Device

Vendor: MED-TAC International

Berman Oropharyngeal Airway Kit (OPA)

Name: Berman Oropharyngeal Airway Kit (OPA)
Brand: MED-TAC International
SKU: LXOPA-6
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PRODUCT INFORMATION

MED-TAC International · Oral Airway Assortment

Berman Oropharyngeal Airway Kit (OPA)

A color-coded assortment of Berman-pattern oral airways, 60 mm through 110 mm, in one package — the standard way to stock a BLS airway bag without tracking six individual part numbers. Berman airways carry open channels down both sides rather than a single center bore, so ventilation and a suction catheter still pass if the airway shifts in the mouth. Polypropylene, latex-free, single-use.

Six sizes, 60–110 mmColor-coded by sizeBerman dual-channelLatex-free, single-use

An oral airway is for the unconscious patient with no gag reflex, and for nobody else. Sizing it and deciding whether it belongs in the mouth at all are the clinical parts; the color coding only saves you reading a label in bad light.

What's Included

One package, one part number, six sizes. Tap for what is in it.

VIEW ▾What's Included — SKU LXOPA-6

Berman oropharyngeal airway, 60 mm — black. Small pediatric / child.
Berman oropharyngeal airway, 70 mm — white. Child / small adult.
Berman oropharyngeal airway, 80 mm — green. Small adult.
Berman oropharyngeal airway, 90 mm — yellow. Medium adult.
Berman oropharyngeal airway, 100 mm — lavender / purple. Large adult.
Berman oropharyngeal airway, 110 mm — orange. Extra-large adult.
Total package weight is 4 oz.
No suction catheter, bag-valve-mask, lubricant, carry roll or instruction card — these are the airways only.

▾Specifications

Berman Oropharyngeal Airway Kit — specifications

Specification	Detail
Vendor	MED-TAC International
SKU	LXOPA-6
Device type	Oropharyngeal airway (OPA), Berman pattern
Design	Dual open lateral channels down each side of the airway, rather than the single center bore of the Guedel pattern. The manufacturer's stated benefit is that ventilation and suction-catheter access stay open if the airway rotates or shifts in the oral cavity.
Bite block	Reinforced flange, to resist collapse if the patient bites down
Sizes in the kit	60 mm · 70 mm · 80 mm · 90 mm · 100 mm · 110 mm
Color coding	60 mm black · 70 mm white · 80 mm green · 90 mm yellow · 100 mm lavender/purple · 110 mm orange. Flange size markings are the secondary confirmation; read them rather than trusting color alone across mixed stock.
Material	Polypropylene
Latex	Latex-free
Sterility and reuse	Single-use, non-sterile
Package weight	4 oz
Clinical evaluation	None applies. evidence-based publishes no brand-specific recommendation for oropharyngeal airways — its named device recommendations cover tourniquets and hemostatic dressings. No evidence-based claim is made for this kit.
Contraindication	An oropharyngeal airway is contraindicated in a semi-conscious or conscious patient with an intact gag reflex, and is used only in the unconscious patient. Where any level of consciousness is present, use a nasopharyngeal airway instead.

Berman and Guedel are two different oral airway patterns, and this kit is Berman: Side channels, not a center bore. If your service's airway roll is standardized on Guedel airways, the sizes interchange but the suction technique does not — check before you mix them in one bag.

▾Who Carries It

EMS and fire stocking a BLS airway bag with the whole size range in one purchase rather than six · Clinic and industrial first-response teams holding an airway assortment beside the BVM · Training programs that need every size on the table for sizing practice · Kit managers who would rather track one part number than six.

Sizing an oral airway and judging whether a gag reflex is present are clinical assessments made by a trained provider within scope of practice and local protocol. The one line worth repeating from the manufacturer's own copy: an OPA belongs in an unconscious patient without a gag reflex, and in a patient with any level of consciousness a nasopharyngeal airway is the adjunct to reach for.

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SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between a Berman OPA and a Guedel OPA?

Both are oropharyngeal airways designed to hold the tongue away from the posterior pharynx, but they differ in their airway lumen design. A Berman OPA has open channels down each side (dual lateral channels), providing unobstructed air passage and easy suction catheter access from multiple angles. A Guedel OPA has a single center-bore tube running through the middle. The Berman design's open-sided channels may provide more consistent airway patency if the device shifts position. Both are in widespread clinical use — selection often comes down to provider training and institutional preference.

Can I use an OPA on a patient who has a gag reflex?

No. Oropharyngeal airways are contraindicated in conscious and semi-conscious patients with an intact gag reflex. Inserting an OPA in such a patient will typically trigger severe gagging and vomiting, which can cause aspiration — a potentially fatal complication. The OPA should only be used in deeply unconscious patients without a protective gag reflex. For conscious, semi-conscious, or any patient with any gag reflex, use a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) instead.

How do I select the correct OPA size?

The correct OPA size is estimated by measuring from the corner of the patient's mouth to the earlobe (or corner of mouth to center of ear). Alternatively, hold the OPA against the patient's face — the correct size should reach from the mouth corner to the angle of the jaw. Using the color coding, select the appropriate size based on this measurement. An OPA that is too long may push the epiglottis down and cause obstruction; one that is too short may not effectively displace the tongue.

Is the Berman OPA kit appropriate for pediatric patients?

The kit includes smaller sizes (starting from approximately 60mm) that can be used for pediatric patients. The 60–70mm sizes are appropriate for children. Proper sizing is particularly important in pediatric patients as the margin for error is smaller. Color coding facilitates rapid size selection across patient sizes from child through large adult, making the multi-size kit appropriate for EMS and emergency settings that see mixed patient populations.

Does the OPA replace the need for a BVM or oxygen?

No. The OPA maintains airway patency by holding the tongue and soft tissue away from the pharynx, but it does not provide ventilation on its own. An unconscious patient who requires assisted breathing still needs a bag valve mask (BVM) and supplemental oxygen if available. The OPA serves as an adjunct that improves the effectiveness of BVM ventilation by maintaining the airway open — it is one component of a complete BLS airway management approach, not a standalone intervention.