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

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

The Shiley XLT proximal extension tracheostomy tube is a cuffed size 6 tracheostomy tube made for patients with challenging anatomy. Buyers may choose this option when extra proximal length is needed to accommodate increased skin-to-tracheal-wall distance, such as in patients with a full or thick neck. 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
• Patients with a full or thick neck
• Settings that need an off-the-shelf alternative to custom tracheostomy tubes

Key Features

• Proximal extension design adds extra length where increased skin-to-tracheal-wall distance is a concern
• Cuffed configuration for buyers who need a cuffed tracheostomy tube option
• Size 6 tube with 6.0 mm inside diameter for size-specific selection
• 11.0 mm outside diameter and 95 mm length help support fit evaluation
• Flexible, free-swiveling neck flange supports patient comfort and stoma site inspection
• Disposable inner cannula uses a twist-lock mechanism for easier handling by patients and healthcare workers

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a tracheostomy tube when extra proximal length is needed
• Managing increased skin-to-tracheal-wall distance in patients with a full or thick neck
• Stocking an off-the-shelf option instead of ordering a custom tracheostomy tube
• Supporting routine stoma site inspection with a free-swiveling neck flange

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 6.0 mm.
• This is the proximal extension version, so it is intended for needs related to extra proximal length rather than distal extension.
• Confirm size requirements carefully, including 6.0 mm inside diameter, 11.0 mm outside diameter, and 95 mm length.
• The cuffed design should match the clinician's selected tube configuration for the patient.

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, including 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 6 with a 6.0 mm inside diameter, 11.0 mm outside diameter, and 95 mm length.
• Does this tube include an inner cannula? Yes. The tube uses a disposable inner cannula secured with a twist-lock mechanism for easier handling.
• What comfort or handling details does this model offer? This Shiley XLT tube has a flexible, free-swiveling neck flange that supports patient comfort and allows easier inspection of the stoma site.

From Shiley XLT by Cardinal Health.