Shiley Flexible Tubes were designed with larger inner diameters, compared to earlier Shiley Tracheostomy Tubes. Other enhancements in the new family of Shiley Flexible Tracheostomy Tubes include color-coding by size (for disposable inner cannula products only), an expanded range of sizes, a soft material made with a non-DEHP plasticizer, a clear flange, and a design that makes it possible to ventilate with or without an inner cannula.
Features:
- A beveled tip on all product configurations eases percutaneous insertion
- Use sizing (ID and OD length and tube curvature) that is similar to those used in earlier Shiley products
- The flexible tube eases percutaneous insertion with an integrated 15mm connector
- Flange material is a transparent, soft material designed to conform to the patient’s anatomy to help reduce the risk of skin breakdown
- Flange openings are designed to improve airflow to sensitive skin and is offset to help reduce contact with the patient’s skin
- Improved airflow may reduce the work of breathing required to speak and wean from a tracheostomy tube
