TacMed Surgical Airway Kit
What is the TacMed Surgical Airway Kit? Provides essential components to establish a surgical airway in any environment. Available in Standard or with-Tracheal-Hook variants, both vacuum-packed.
The TacMed™ Surgical Airway Kit provides a streamlined, no-frills surgical-airway capability for advanced providers.
When to Choose This Surgical Airway Kit
- Combat medic (18D / 68W) airway fail-safe — Staged as the final airway intervention when BVM, NPA, and ETT have failed or are impossible; vacuum packaging keeps it compact in the aid bag.
- TEMS operators and tactical paramedics — Vacuum pack fits in dedicated surgical airway pocket of advanced medical vests; the w/Tracheal Hook variant provides additional technique flexibility.
- Mass-casualty triage staging — Compact vacuum-packed format allows pre-staging multiple kits at casualty collection points or aid stations for rapid access.
- Remote / austere emergency medicine — Wilderness medicine, offshore, or expeditionary environments where failed airway management with no hospital backup makes a surgical kit non-negotiable.
How the Surgical Airway Kit Compares
| Feature | TacMed SAK Standard | TacMed SAK w/Hook |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum packed | Yes | Yes |
| Tracheal hook | No | Yes (proprietary) |
| Provider level | Advanced only | Advanced only |
| Sterility | Maintained (vacuum) | Maintained (vacuum) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Standard and w/Tracheal Hook versions?
Standard includes core components. Hook variant adds TacMed proprietary tracheal hook tool.
Why is the TacMed Surgical Airway Kit vacuum-packed?
Vacuum packing provides extreme compactness and maintains sterility during long-term field storage.
Is the TacMed Surgical Airway Kit for advanced providers only?
Yes. Surgical cricothyroidotomy requires specific training and authorization. For advanced providers only.
When does a surgical airway become necessary in TCCC?
TCCC designates surgical cricothyroidotomy as the definitive airway intervention when all other airway measures have failed in a combat casualty.
Available Options:
- Standard
- w/Tracheal Hook
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
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