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Originally Posted by Surgicalcric
Quite a bit of research on the civilian sector suggests that diameter isnt near as important as the length.
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That's what she said. 
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Originally Posted by Surgicalcric
So with that knowledge a conscientious and pragmatic medical provider such as yourself you would need to select a range to carry. With space at a premium in most medic/aid bags, especially an M3, I would limit myself to carrying two for average patient size based on your AO and one each from the other ranges: 18fr for smaller adult (usually females), 24fr for average frame adults and 27fr for larger adults. Since your AO will primarily include a shorter than average (US) patient height then choose to carry two 18fr NPAs and one each from the other two.
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On a more serious note - looking at this list I do not see any recommendation for an airway for children in the aid bag. I'm curious to hear your thoughts on this, given your experience and expertise.
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