Description

The Shiley Paediatric Tracheostomy Tube, manufactured by Covidien (Medtronic), is specifically designed for neonatal and pediatric patients requiring reliable airway management. This essential medical device serves children with respiratory conditions, providing crucial tracheal access and support for ventilator-dependent patients.

Key Features

• Comfort and Visualization: The tube features a transparent, soft flange that enhances patient comfort and allows for easy visualization of the skin. This design minimizes irritation around the stoma, promoting better healing and comfort.

• Innovative Design: Available in both cuffed and cuffless versions, the tube includes a unique pediatric cuff design for the cuffed models. The design aims to reduce fluid leakage and minimize airway leaks, ensuring effective airway management.

• Material Construction: Constructed from non-DEHP plasticizer materials, the tube includes a rigid copolyester core with an overmolded soft PVC outer surface. This combination provides a comfortable and conforming neck plate/flange.

• Insertion and Compatibility: The smooth, rounded-tip obturator facilitates easy insertion, while compatibility with a 15mm connector allows integration with standard tracheostomy care procedures and one-way speaking valves.

Size and Fit

The Shiley Paediatric Tracheostomy Tube offers a wide range of sizes with internal diameters from 2.5mm to 6.5mm and lengths from 39mm to 56mm. This variety ensures a suitable fit for different patient needs, including extra-long versions for specific requirements. The higher flange angle in certain models improves fit and comfort.

Usage Guidelines

Designed for single use, the tube should not be reused or re-sterilized. Proper sizing, style verification, and expiry date checks are essential before use. It should be secured with cotton or Velcro ties, ensuring appropriate tension.

Care and Maintenance

Regular checks for blockages or wear are recommended, along with daily stoma care using sterile saline. For cuffed tubes, careful management of cuff inflation is necessary, including regular pressure monitoring.

Transition to Shiley Flex Line

As the Shiley Paediatric Tracheostomy Tube transitions to the Shiley Flex line, users can expect design enhancements such as a clear flange and a new Taper Guard cuff shape for cuffed tubes. These improvements aim to further enhance patient comfort and care effectiveness.

This product is supplied sterile, complete with an introducer and tape for initial insertion, and is typically changed weekly or as needed for training purposes. Proper adherence to use and care guidelines ensures optimal performance and patient safety.