How often should you change a disposable inner cannula?
Secretions can adhere to the inner cannula which can reduce the inner diameter resulting in increased work of breathing and potentially block the patient’s airway. The inner cannula should be removed and inspected once per 8 hour shift or if the patient shows any signs of respiratory distress.
What is Shiley inner cannula?
Shiley Disposable Inner Cannula provides a convenient, hassle-free option for the inner cannula. The inner cannula works with a tracheostomy tube to restore a patient’s airway. It also uses a 15-millimeter snap-lock connector.
Does a Shiley have an inner cannula?
Shiley™ Flexible Tracheostomy Tubes with Disposable Inner Cannula.
Is Shiley trach disposable?
Help provide the right fit and maintain airway patency, helping clinicians to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Can you clean disposable inner cannula?
Place inner cannula in peroxide solution and soak until crusts are softened or removed. Use the brush or pipe cleaner to clean the inside, outside and creases of the tube.
What is Shiley?
Shiley™ is a brand of tracheostomy tubes manufactured by Medtronic, formerly Covidien. These clinician-inspired tracheostomy devices incorporate an expanded range of sizes, soft material made with citrate-based plasticizer and transparent flanges that help promote patient comfort.
What is Shiley tube?
Shiley™ tracheostomy tubes are the global market-leading line of tracheostomy solutions for clinicians around the world. Shiley™ tracheostomy tubes help provide the right fit and maintain airway patency, helping clinicians to ensure patient safety and comfort.
How do you change a disposable inner cannula?
Replacing your inner cannula
- Wash your hands.
- Hold the neck flange steady with one hand.
- With the other hand, gently pull the inner cannula out of the tube, using a downward motion.
- Throw away the used inner cannula.
- Gently insert new inner cannula into the tube.
- Ensure it is securely in place.
What is Shiley trach?
What kind of connector is in Shiley disposable inner cannula?
Features integral 15 mm snap-lock connector for quick, safe disposal after single use. Convenient tracheostomy care and maintenance with Shiley™ disposable inner cannula (DIC) and Shiley™ disposable inner cannula fenestrated (DICFEN).
Which is the best disposable inner cannula for tracheostomy?
Convenient tracheostomy care and maintenance with Shiley™ disposable inner cannula (DIC) and Shiley™ disposable inner cannula fenestrated (DICFEN). Discover the features and specifications that make Shiley tracheostomy tubes a first choice for medical professionals.
How does the Shiley XLT tracheostomy tube work?
Shiley™ XLT tracheostomy tubes also offer patient comfort through our flexible, free-swiveling neck flange while providing easy inspection of the stoma site. A disposable inner cannula is secured with our unique twist-lock mechanism, affording ease of use for both patients and healthcare workers.
Can a Shiley XLT be used for a full neck?
Shiley™ XLT tubes are available with extended length in either the proximal or distal portions. Choose extra length in the proximal portion to accommodate increased skin-to-tracheal-wall distances in patients with a full or thick neck.