George Inserts NPA (Nasopharyngeal) Airway on Himself

In this Video, George becomes the patient as well as the therapist and inserts an NPA airway on himself gaining an understanding and the experience of what a patient would feel when one of these airways is inserted. Ouch

[@caseylocke4474]

Some people just have the gift of teaching. No matter what they are speaking on, their voice and mannerisms just draw you in and you feel like you're listening to a friend and not being lectured to. George, thank you so very much for this video, sir! You are greatly appreciated!

[@mnunez10]

I am a combat lifesaver for the Army and we did this on training day. It was so awful, props to you for doing it on yourself!

[@TheGreatFuckinWorm]

I saw a guy do it after putting it in his mouth to lube it with his own spit then shove it in his head. I could never imagine applying it to myself. That man is crazy.

[@dylanfitch2997]

Dude I wish I could be a 68W. I have psoriasis and I'm 30 so I've been turned away. Going through medic school now though

[@dylanfitch2997]

@@serenitynoobosity5905 I really don't know, but I have been to multiple recruiting offices, and they all had the same consensus

[@mantirig4139]

@@serenitynoobosity5905 I wasn't let in back in 76 because of high protein but still to this day I work in chemical plants and am still useful. In a way I'm glad I didn't make it in back then because of all the suicides of our Veterans, I feel that their treatment after their service leaves a lot to be desired :(

[@Robmancan1987]

@@TheGreatFuckinWorm You can use spit or blood to lube it if your lube pack has punctured in your kit. People freak out about things being sterile. You can only fight infection if your alive to do so. It's like saying, I would have saved his life but nothing I had was sterile, so he probably would have gotten an infection.

[@TheVoiceofExile]

This man deserves more than 60 likes

[@Hcruz487]

This man deserves more than 2.4k likes.

[@firstlookpro7282]

Gotchu fam

[@زهراءالعطاء-ف7ي]

More than ever

[@harleymillay3165]

I agree so much at this comment

[@jenniferdement3094]

this man deserves more than 4.1k likes

[@ryan.a.oliveira]

We just watched this in our EMT class… You’re our hero!

[@Mellow84]

You got 100% respect from me to know what your patients go through.

[@0verNdUnderx]

Things we do for medicine! Thank you for doing this!

[@GeorgeORRT]

Thank you

[@BrianHoltHawthorne]

I'm just doing a basic airway management refresher (EMT) and realized I had never seen a training video showing insertion on an actual person. This was great! Watching you size that NPA, it sure looked to me like the size 7 was too long, and your gag reflex apparently thought so too. You are a braver man than I. Thanks so much for a great series of videos.

[@erikb6576]

My hat goes off to you sir, thank you for giving those of us who are still learning an opportunity to see what this procedure looks like on a real human being. Hopefully this will help first-time practitioners take a bit more extra caution when they remember those tears rolling down your cheek!

[@CRBiggKidd]

Showing this to my IT students right now in class. They are impressed and grossed out at the same time. Great video!

[@GeorgeORRT]

Thanks, Glad that it of benefit for your class.

[@wendyibanez1161]

Thank you for the wonderful video and explanation. I always wonder what the patient feels and this definitely changes the perspective.

[@WastraPribadi]

Doing it on yourself is just mad, hats off to you sir. 100% respect for knowing what the patient goes through

[@solomonwalga3753]

Dear George, Being a BSN, I really appreciate your hard work on yourself and teaching generations. Thank you indeed and you are so amazing and may the Lord bless you brother!

[@katherineg.6473]

Wow! I had a spinal cord injury (C6 complete) years ago and this procedure is the only thing I look back on like it was yesterday. I had it done twice and the third time they wanted to do it I told them they’d have to put me under… it was worse than breaking my neck and the multiple surgeries and years of rehab afterwards. I am amazed you did this willingly and impressed you did it with such grace! What a Doctor and man you must be!!

[@nailedit7206]

I'm currently learning to do this on my 20 day old son. He was born with a cleft palette. I'm really struggling and this has helped to know I'm not hurting him. Thanks

[@dan.d]

You sir have my respect.

[@MR-fe7st]

the only way to genuinely feel for a patient is having the procedure done yourself. great video. thank you :)

[@semaronick]

Dude!! That was an amazing demonstration. Loved the line at the end, “…doesn’t feel so great!” Just wow and thanks.

[@thefrenchwarrior5839]

He deserves to be applaused 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 thank you for sharing your experience

[@Don-xj3uo]

I was expecting self nasal pharyngeal suctioning for an encore.... brilliant!

[@N1tTROxUMP45]

A guy did this in EMT class for $50

[@XX-ru5wu]

U are a genius....pointet out the important landmarks! *GREAT* Thanks so much. U are the best!

[@a-b4172]

In the army we did CLS classes. We were told it was very uncomfortable and needed to use the lube, if you didn’t have lube, you could use blood. Hats off to you for training the medical profession.

[@politebadger5049]

Your own blood or the patient’s?

[@dirtysquirrel8611]

We were told blood could be used as a last resort, but you don’t want to do it because when blood dries and you have to take out the NPA it will be very painful. Saliva, either the patient’s or yours, would be better

[@protectpersevere2030]

No way i could do that and keep talking regularly 😂... Major kudos!

[@tainterlakeisgreen]

I teared up from a nasal swab. Look at this guy!!!

[@paullantinga3112]

George, that was incredible. Takes guts to do that. Thanks.

[@cesarsenior8596]

Congratulations Doc. Just in time, you reminded me of the scene in the movie "Wild Hogs" : Doug makes the kids cry...Lolllllllllll 😂

[@mitchkrdr]

George, you are awesome! please continue to inspire us with your wonderful videos! I learn a lot from you as a respiratory student!

[@GeorgeORRT]

Thanks Michelle. Glad they help

[@UKMacMan]

"Doesn't feel so great".... bloody hell mate, I felt every bit of that just watching it.

[@GuitarreroDaniel]

Man this was savage, you are so brave

[@hackptui]

Tears of joy, I'm sure. Thanks for taking one for the team.

[@noncompliant209cali]

Wow! He has gone above and beyond to show this

[@MBOsman]

So great. What a pedagogical lesson. Thanks George

[@passeagle5526]

Man this guy is gold!! Really took 1 for the team. And for teaching. Really shows he cares. I am going to try and watch all his vids and subscribe.

[@graealex]

Tears of joy I assume. Great job demonstrating it!

[@ihuomaotih480]

That was mighty brave of you. From the tears, I already felt like it was on me. Your teaching was very interesting, thank you for this. Kudos.

[@natalyashynhera2241]

I am so happy I found this channel. I could listen to you all day long. Thank you for being such an inspiring teacher 🥰

[@jeannebrinkman8889]

Wow… Thanks for taking one for the team!!! You are awesome 😎

[@Enigma.and.Shadows]

I have considered this for my chronic turbinate hypertrophy. I've had corrective septoplasty, multiple ablations, and a turbinectomy in hopes of controlling my hypertrophy. The Alaxo stent has mixed reviews and is really expensive. I'm also not keen on the idea of getting Afrin dependant. Would this be a suitable fix for my sleeping hours?

[@christianh3862]

Respect for doing that to yourself for us. Thank you.

[@sculpinator14]

Kickass video. Professional and informative. Exactly what is needed!

[@GeorgeORRT]

Thanks for your comment

[@dariuseversol]

This Is great!! Entertaining and education I love the addition of the small amounts of comedy here and there This is a great teacher/ educator person!!!! This is the first time watching this guy!! this show is awesome!!!

[@DeficiencyProduction]

Bless you, advocate with humility and litness

[@juliechappell8592]

Going to show this to my EMS students. Thanks!

[@GeorgeORRT]

No problem. Thanks for watching

[@lisaescanuelas2963]

Wow that was a GREAT demonstration. I just finshed RN school. Thanks for the real demonstration. Excellent!!!!

[@danmahoney8106]

Great job. I’m impressed. Thank you for the insight into this procedure!

[@GeorgeORRT]

Thank you for the comment

[@sinc650]

Great instruction, and amazing dedication!

[@ViLeMOnKEY9]

Well done sir. You are a braver man than I.

[@kathleenbasco3486]

It's 12 AM now and I came across your wonderful video. Thank you! - Nurse Inigo & Kath

[@gregharbin3531]

Thank you George. You Sir, are The Man. Well done.

[@cuttheknot4781]

Bravo, Sir. Bravo! This certainly gives us the most physically sensational accounting of how this would feel short of us doing it to ourselves...excellent. Thank you

[@southernhaint6061]

My eyes was watering just watching this! Awesome jobs you are an awesome teacher!

[@habtamumossie4059]

Wow what an amazing commitment to teach! Thank you George

[@jorgenjespersen8618]

I admire your commitment to your craft Sir.

[@TheOneeyedclay]

Thank You for taking one for the Team George. Great training video and very detailed.

[@markellis8966]

That.. was... impressive! Hats off to your sir!

[@kerinlubbe8899]

you are sooo brave for doing this - ugh. thanks for your fantastic way of demystifying concepts

[@sean__wong]

Upon the shoulders of giants. Thank you George

[@cah5038]

Oh George....I miss you haha loved nait and the memories. Can't believe U only slightly gagged once!

[@roland.j.ruttledge]

Taking one for the team! Fantastic, many thanks

[@petradukor6250]

Thank you so very much George, wish to be like you in the nearest future👍

[@krumhristov3843]

Lol, you are amazing, this video shows a lot. Thank you for that, you practice on yourself. Video kind like this must be posted, when is possible of course.

[@CostlyFiddle]

I literally just found out about these devices today & now I know what they're all about! Thx!

[@mperdue12]

My hat is off to you....Thank you for the information. You have helped me help others.

[@laceyprokop5919]

You are a champ! I'm here as a nursing student. I was hoping someone had the courage to put it in the left side, because apparently there's a different method. I'm looking for left-side insertion, but I like your videos...so I had to keep watching. Glad you didn't lose it - only a few tears! :D

[@MadTeal]

🤣🤣🤣 oh mate! That was brilliant to watch! Thanks pal.

[@danielcampbell6564]

YEA! THAT KICKED A##, WOW. Thanks For the LESSON! I CAN't forget THAT! As a EMT-I, I just want to try it on my self, as well! So I can feel what my patient's, will feel, as not to be to ruff. Thank.👍

[@myapologies1012]

I could see the tears coming down my cheek you sir have a round of applause from great video, very informational! One question, if you could, in an emergency situation if you don't have the proper size for someone who needs absolute immediate intervention could you cut your own beveled end? Or does the diameter increase with the size? Again thank you!

[@GeorgeORRT]

In that situation, hopefully the NPA you are using has a flange that can be adjusted for the correct length. You can also size it for the length then leave the rest sticking out of the patient but tape it in place so it doesn't move. A third option is to take an uncuffed ETT, soak it in warm saline to make it softer, size it for length, remove the patient adapter, cut the ETT (at the correct length) then reattach the adapter back on the ETT and now use it as a properly sized NPA. The ETT adapter (connector) can be used as a flange. Hope that helps.

[@myapologies1012]

George O. RRT Thanks for the reply, it was very helpful!

[@GeorgeORRT]

Thank you.

[@michaelsimmons8731]

I'm glad to have actually seen it, that said, I don't ever want to see that again!

[@robbyglockson9334]

You are a legend for this. Thank you so much.

[@silk.spectre6606]

I'm a student RT, and the idea of putting that down my own nasal passages is beyond my imagination. Thank you for the visual. I think I'm crying with you now, haha!

[@GeorgeORRT]

Thanks for your comment and I hope that your studies are going well. Stay safe.

[@silk.spectre6606]

@@GeorgeORRT Thank you so much. I appreciate it. Stay safe as well, and thank you for all that you do.

[@heathg2681]

I love your voice inflections :). I've given and received and NPA and it's pretty cool.

[@TheWhoanelly]

GREAT teacher!! Thank you so much for this post. It was a huge help.

[@deirdrecollins3987]

You are a star! Wow! Definitely reminds me to be kinder and gentler!!

[@bienetrehumain2470]

Wow. You’re so brave to try this on you. Thank youuuuuuuu

[@tpax9758]

LOL! I’m starting a respiratory care program in the spring and I love watching your videos, they’re helping to prepare me. Thanks

[@GeorgeORRT]

Hi: Glad that they're helpful for you and hope you have fun in your new program!

[@ahadfayez2254]

Thank you for your service

[@gcav_MTB]

My eyes watered just watching this

[@jackilynbell5243]

I was just telling my RRT classmates that my toxic trait was wanting to insert an NPA on myself to see what my patients felt. So I searched "Nasopharyngeal Airway on real person" and George popped up first. George confirmed I do NOT want to have a NPA. Thanks George

[@cfltitan]

Damn dude!! Bravo to you!! That had to have been so hard to do on yourself.

[@JesusFreak0274]

Mad props man, that’s no joke.

[@Radknafeh]

an absolute mad man. a fricking unit

[@mevsm1]

Ugh. +God bless you for having done this+ Thank you Dr.

[@karwan9138]

Respect your work, helped me a lot as a student.

[@IRO000]

Dobra robota George O. dziękuje bardzo, dzieki tobie upewniłem się jaką rurkę nosowo-gardłową dobrać dla mojej osoby.

[@dann_2016]

This guy fits well in his job !

[@abovemeta]

This is beautiful, thank you.

[@yugbe]

Every educational. Very much appreciated for the information and sharing the experience with us.

[@WYCO_Alpha_Bravo]

You sir are a champ that is not easy to do. Gag reflex wasn't bad eyes watering was a ton!

[@neutrinequantos4195]

You are great, George! 🎉❤

[@AnInterestedObserver]

Thank you for showing that.

[@dannyeugenewaits9486]

Lol!!!! I laughed so hard I cried!! That was great! Great job Cheers!

[@edcollier2526]

That's awesome! I was crying with you, buddy!

[@soulfly4076]

I had this done to me in the ER operating room when my tongue swollen up after a nephrectomy surgery while in recovery from anesthesia and the quick acting nurse who did it SAVED MY LIFE ,,, I remember blacking out and pulling at my tongue to breathe air but since it swollen up and started rolling back into my throat it was curtains for me..... and YES this procedure hurt like a mofo but once it worked i regained myself !

[@yv5jed]

Excelent Video

[@kira-fireellis634]

What a great training video. Thank you. 👏👏👏

[@dr.khusbu723]

Thank u sir....lots of respect from Bangladesh

[@drivanbb]

Thank you for the video, George!

[@GeorgeORRT]

Your welcome. I hope it helped.

[@profactionmma]

George!!! You ARE THE MAN!!! 👊🏽😂 Totally enjoyed that... and learned a lot!

[@Jimpopal]

such a rockstar. Loved the demonstration

[@susietoledo5125]

That was a great hands on I've ever seen...👍👍