Cardinal Health Shiley™ XLT Extended-Length Proximal Tracheostomy Tube, Size 8 Cuffless

Shiley™ XLT Extended-Length Proximal Tracheostomy Tube, Size 8 Cuffless

The Shiley XLT extended-length proximal tracheostomy tube is a size 8 cuffless tracheostomy tube for patients who need extra proximal length. It is intended for patients with challenging anatomy, including increased skin-to-tracheal-wall distance such as a full or thick neck, and offers an off-the-shelf alternative to custom tracheostomy tubes. This version has an 8.0 mm inside diameter, 13.3 mm outside diameter, and 105 mm length.

Good Fit For

• Patients with challenging anatomy
• Full or thick neck anatomy requiring extra proximal length
• Care settings that need an off-the-shelf alternative to custom tracheostomy tubes

Key Features

• Extended-length proximal design helps address increased skin-to-tracheal-wall distance
• Cuffless construction for buyers selecting an uncuffed tracheostomy tube
• Disposable inner cannula supports routine tube management
• Twist-lock inner cannula mechanism helps simplify handling for patients and healthcare workers
• Flexible, free-swiveling neck flange supports comfort and stoma site inspection
• Off-the-shelf option for patients with challenging anatomy who may otherwise need a custom tube

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a proximal extension tracheostomy tube when extra length is needed between the neck surface and tracheal wall
• Routine tracheostomy care workflows using a disposable inner cannula
• Care plans where easy stoma site inspection is important

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 8.0 mm.
• This SKU is the proximal extension style, so it is intended for situations where extra proximal length is needed.
• This tube is cuffless, which matters when choosing the appropriate tracheostomy tube configuration.
• Size selection should account for the 8.0 mm inside diameter, 13.3 mm outside diameter, and 105 mm length.

FAQ

• When would a proximal extended-length tracheostomy tube be chosen? A proximal extended-length tracheostomy tube may be chosen when extra length is needed to accommodate increased skin-to-tracheal-wall distance, such as in patients with a full or thick neck.
• Is this tracheostomy tube cuffed or cuffless? This Shiley XLT tracheostomy tube is cuffless.
• Does this tube include an inner cannula? Yes. The tube uses a disposable inner cannula secured with a twist-lock mechanism.
• What size is this Shiley XLT tracheostomy tube? This tube is size 8, with an inside diameter of 8.0 mm, an outside diameter of 13.3 mm, and a length of 105 mm.
• What comfort or handling details are noted for this tube? The Shiley XLT tube has a flexible, free-swiveling neck flange intended to support patient comfort and allow easy inspection of the stoma site.

From Shiley XLT by Cardinal Health.