Cardinal Health Shiley™ XLT Distal Extension Tracheostomy Tube, Size 6, Cuffed

Shiley™ XLT Distal Extension Tracheostomy Tube, Size 6, Cuffed

The Shiley XLT distal extension tracheostomy tube is a cuffed size 6 tracheostomy tube made for patients with challenging anatomy. Buyers may choose this option when extra distal length is needed as an off-the-shelf alternative to a custom tracheostomy tube. This version has a 6.0 mm inside diameter, 11.0 mm outside diameter, and 95 mm length.

Good Fit For

• Patients with challenging anatomy
• Situations where extra distal tube length is required
• Care settings seeking an off-the-shelf alternative to custom tracheostomy tubes

Key Features

• Distal extension style for cases where extra distal length is needed
• Cuffed tube configuration for buyers specifying a cuffed tracheostomy tube
• Off-the-shelf option that can help avoid a custom tube purchase
• Flexible, free-swiveling neck flange supports comfort and allows stoma site inspection
• Disposable inner cannula uses a twist-lock mechanism for easier handling
• Size 6 tube with 6.0 mm inside diameter, 11.0 mm outside diameter, and 95 mm length

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a cuffed tracheostomy tube for a patient who needs distal extension
• Purchasing an extended-length tracheostomy tube when custom options are not preferred
• Supporting routine care with a tube that allows easy stoma site inspection

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 6.0 mm.
• This SKU is the distal extension version, so buyers should confirm that distal rather than proximal extra length is needed.
• Tube selection should match the requested size and dimensions, including 6.0 mm inside diameter, 11.0 mm outside diameter, and 95 mm length.
• This is a cuffed model, so it should be chosen only when a cuffed tracheostomy tube is appropriate for the order.

FAQ

• When is a distal extension tracheostomy tube typically chosen? A distal extension tracheostomy tube is chosen when extra length is needed in the distal portion of the tube. The product details note this style can help compensate for conditions such as tracheal stenosis or malacia that often require extra length.
• Is this tube cuffed? Yes. This Shiley XLT distal extension tracheostomy tube is a cuffed model.
• What size is this tracheostomy tube? This tube is size 6, with a 6.0 mm inside diameter, 11.0 mm outside diameter, and 95 mm length.
• Does this tracheostomy tube include an inner cannula? Yes. The product details state that the tube uses a disposable inner cannula secured with a twist-lock mechanism.
• What makes this model useful for difficult anatomy? The Shiley XLT line is intended for patients with challenging anatomy and offers an off-the-shelf alternative to custom tracheostomy tubes when extended length is needed.

From Shiley XLT by Cardinal Health.