Training King Tubes and Combi Tubes

[TheMowingMonk]

I am wondering if anyone has any helpful suggestions for me, I have an EMS training program and one of the sections we have to train on are King and Combi Tubes, and for a supply thing we keep running to issues with the Bulbs on the tube popping when used multiple times on the manikins so it has become difficult/not very cost effective to keep replacing the tubes. I was wondering does anyone have any suggestions for a way to ether repair the bulbs on the tubes so that can be reused or know of a more durable training version for the King and Combi tubes that someone might sell so I could just get one that will last longer. Thanks if anyone has any idea to help.

 

[newenglandeve]

Maybe consider attaching smaller syringes to the bulbs so they aren't inflated to the point of popping. If you under inflate the cuffs some, they will still provide enough of a barrier, but hopefully not pop.

Hope that helps!

Stay safe,
New England EVe

 

[DrankTheKoolaid]

Lube lube and more lube. Did i mention you need more lube to prevent that?

 

[Medic Tim]

Lube lube and more lube. Did i mention you need more lube to prevent that?

This . And not all airway trainers will take / make a seal with a combi or king without over inflating the cuff.