Cardinal Health Shiley™ XLT Proximal Extension Tracheostomy Tube, Size 5, Cuffed

Shiley™ XLT Proximal Extension Tracheostomy Tube, Size 5, Cuffed

The Shiley XLT proximal extension tracheostomy tube is a size 5 cuffed tracheostomy tube for patients with challenging anatomy. Buyers may choose this version when extra proximal length is needed to accommodate increased skin-to-tracheal-wall distance, including patients with a full or thick neck. It also uses a flexible, free-swiveling neck flange and a disposable inner cannula with a twist-lock mechanism for easier handling and stoma-site inspection.

Good Fit For

• Patients with challenging anatomy
• Cases involving increased skin-to-tracheal-wall distance
• Patients with a full or thick neck
• Facilities seeking an off-the-shelf alternative to custom tracheostomy tubes

Key Features

• Proximal extension design helps address increased skin-to-tracheal-wall distance
• Cuffed configuration for buyers who need a cuffed tracheostomy tube
• Size 5 tube with 5.0 mm inside diameter for specific patient sizing needs
• Flexible, free-swiveling neck flange supports comfort and helps with stoma-site inspection
• Disposable inner cannula uses a twist-lock mechanism for straightforward handling
• Off-the-shelf XLT option offers an alternative to custom tracheostomy tubes

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a cuffed tracheostomy tube when extra proximal length is needed
• Supporting tracheostomy care for patients with a full or thick neck
• Replacing custom-tube workflows with an off-the-shelf XLT option when appropriate
• Routine care where easy inner cannula handling and stoma-site inspection are important

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 5.0 mm.
• This SKU is the proximal extension style, not the distal extension version.
• Size selection matters; this tube is a size 5 with a 5.0 mm inside diameter.
• Buyers looking for extended length for tracheal stenosis or malacia may need the distal extension style instead.

FAQ

• When is a proximal extension tracheostomy tube typically chosen? A proximal extension tracheostomy tube is chosen when extra length is needed in the proximal portion to accommodate increased skin-to-tracheal-wall distance, such as in patients with a full or thick neck.
• Is this tracheostomy tube cuffed? Yes. This Shiley XLT proximal extension tracheostomy tube is cuffed.
• What size is this tube? This tube is size 5 and has a 5.0 mm inside diameter.
• Does this tube include an inner cannula? Yes. The tube uses a disposable inner cannula secured with a twist-lock mechanism.
• What helps with comfort and site access on this model? This Shiley XLT tube uses a flexible, free-swiveling neck flange that supports patient comfort and helps with easy inspection of the stoma site.

From Shiley XLT by Cardinal Health.