Cardinal Health Tracheostomy Tube Shiley Fenestrated Size 6 Uncuffed, 1 BX

Tracheostomy Tube Shiley Fenestrated Size 6 Uncuffed, 1 BX

This Shiley fenestrated tracheostomy tube is a size 6 uncuffed tube for airway management. It may fit care settings that need support for pulmonary hygiene, weaning, and speaking when used with the appropriate decannulation plug. Key details include a fenestrated inner cannula, a 15 mm twist-lock connector for ancillary equipment, and a swivel neck flange.

Good Fit For

• Tracheostomy care that prioritizes pulmonary hygiene
• Weaning workflows
• Speaking-focused tracheostomy management
• Long term care settings

Key Features

• Fenestrated tracheostomy tube supports pulmonary hygiene and upper-airway breathing when used with a decannulation plug
• Fenestrated inner cannula aids weaning and speaking
• Open-lumen inner cannula with low-profile connector helps reduce bulk at the stoma
• Integral 15 mm twist-lock connector allows connection to ancillary equipment
• Translucent inner cannula makes inspection easier
• Smooth rounded-tip obturator and swivel neck flange support placement and tube management

Applications and Usage

• Supporting pulmonary hygiene in tracheostomy care
• Directing breathing through the upper airway when used with a decannulation plug
• Weaning patients with a fenestrated inner cannula
• Connecting ancillary equipment through the 15 mm twist-lock connector

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 15mm.
• This is an uncuffed, fenestrated size 6 tube, so buyers should confirm that configuration matches the care plan.
• Upper-airway breathing use depends on pairing the tube with a decannulation plug.
• Ancillary equipment connection should match the 15 mm twist-lock connector.

FAQ

• Is this tracheostomy tube cuffed or uncuffed? This Shiley tracheostomy tube is uncuffed.
• What does the fenestrated design help with? The fenestrated inner cannula aids weaning and speaking, and the tube is designed for pulmonary hygiene.
• Can this tube be used to direct breathing through the upper airway? Yes. When this tracheostomy tube is used with a decannulation plug, it directs breathing through the upper airway.
• Does this tube connect to ancillary equipment? Yes. The inner cannula has an integral 15 mm twist-lock connector that permits connection to ancillary equipment.
• What size is this tracheostomy tube? This tube is size 6.

From Shiley by Cardinal Health.