Cardinal Health Shiley™ Speaking Valve

Shiley™ Speaking Valve

The Shiley Speaking Valve is a speaking valve for alert, awake patients who are independently breathing. Buyers may choose it to support easier vocalization while also allowing airflow through the oral and nasal chambers, which may help with smell and swallowing. This version uses a 15 mm connection, has a hinged cap for easier cleaning, and is made with lightweight construction.

Good Fit For

• Alert, awake patients who are independently breathing
• Tracheostomy tube setups needing a 15 mm speaking valve connection
• Care settings where easier cleaning is important

Key Features

• Helps enable easier vocalization for alert, awake patients who are independently breathing
• Airflow through the oral and nasal chambers may decrease secretions and increase the ability to smell and swallow
• May decrease hygiene and infection concerns compared with finger occlusions
• Lightweight construction may help reduce added pressure on the stoma site
• 15 mm connector adapts to most tracheostomy tubes, including pediatric sizes
• Hinged cap supports easier cleaning

Applications and Usage

• Supporting vocalization for independently breathing patients with a tracheostomy tube
• Using with most tracheostomy tubes, including pediatric sizes
• Reducing reliance on finger occlusions during speaking

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 15mm.
• Material: Latex.
• Check that a 15 mm connection matches the tracheostomy tube in use
• This valve is intended for alert, awake patients who are independently breathing
• The connector is intended to adapt to most tracheostomy tubes, including pediatric sizes

FAQ

• Who is this speaking valve intended for? This speaking valve is intended for alert, awake patients who are independently breathing.
• What connection size does this valve use? This model uses a 15 mm connection.
• Can this valve work with pediatric tracheostomy tubes? Yes. The connector adapts to most tracheostomy tubes, including pediatric sizes.
• How does airflow through the valve help? Airflow through the oral and nasal chambers may decrease secretions and may increase the ability to smell and swallow.
• Is cleaning easier with this valve? Yes. The hinged cap is designed for easier cleaning.

From Phonate by Cardinal Health.