Description

The Portex Blue Line Ultra Tracheostomy Tube Kit offers a versatile solution for effective airway management in both clinical and community settings. Designed with a 7mm fenestrated, uncuffed tube, this kit is ideal for patients transitioning from ventilation, providing them with the ability to speak more naturally while maintaining a secure airway.

Key Features

• Thermosensitive Material: The tube is crafted from a material that softens at body temperature, allowing it to conform comfortably to the patient's anatomy after insertion.
• Dual Cannula System: Includes an outer tube and a removable inner cannula, facilitating easy cleaning and reducing the risk of obstruction.
• Fenestrated Design: Enhances speech capabilities and reduces breathing effort, thanks to multiple fenestrations in both the tube and the color-coded inner cannula.
• Uncuffed Structure: Suitable for patients who can independently manage their airway, with a reliable cough reflex and secretion management.

Design and Compatibility

• 15 mm Connector: Permanently bonded to the tube, enabling ventilator attachment even when the inner cannula is not in use.
• Arc-Shaped, Tapered Tip: Ensures smoother placement and removal, minimizing discomfort.
• Anatomically-Shaped Flange: Clear and well-designed for better stoma care access and secure tube positioning.
• Color-Coded Cannulae: Easy identification with fenestrated (red) and non-fenestrated (clear/white) options.

Additional Specifications

• Radio-Opaque: Allows for accurate tube positioning through imaging.
• Laser-Printed Flange: Clearly indicates tube size for quick reference.
• DEHP-Free: Manufactured without DEHP plasticizers, enhancing patient safety.

Kit Contents

• 1 tracheostomy tube (7.0 mm inner diameter)
• 2 inner cannulae (1 fenestrated, 1 non-fenestrated)
• Disconnection wedge
• Cleaning brush
• Tracheostomy tube holder

Maintenance

Regular cleaning of the inner cannula is recommended every 2–4 hours, using the provided brush. The brush should be replaced daily, and the inner cannula discarded bi-weekly to maintain hygiene and functionality.

Intended Use

This tracheostomy kit is particularly beneficial for patients with complex airway needs, such as those with thick secretions or post-surgical conditions. It is designed to be managed effectively by non-specialist carers, making it suitable for use outside hospital environments. The BLUselect range's color-coded system ensures easy identification and selection of the appropriate tube configuration.