Cardinal Health Cuffed Endotracheal Tube Shiley™Hi-Lo Curved 5.5 mm Pediatric Murphy Eye

Cuffed Endotracheal Tube Shiley™Hi-Lo Curved 5.5 mm Pediatric Murphy Eye

This cuffed endotracheal tube is a Shiley Hi-Lo curved 5.5 mm pediatric tube with a Murphy eye for oral or nasal intubation. It fits pediatric airway management needs when a shorter cuff is preferred and a low-pressure seal is important. Key details include a sterile plastic construction, a Tip-To-Tip radiopaque line, and a pilot balloon with a mechanical self-sealing valve.

Good Fit For

• Pediatric oral intubation
• Pediatric nasal intubation
• Situations where a shorter cuff is preferred
• Airway setups that benefit from radiopaque tube identification

Key Features

• 5.5 mm pediatric size supports age-appropriate airway selection
• Curved tube with Murphy eye supports oral or nasal intubation workflows
• High volume, low pressure, short thin cuff helps create a low-pressure seal
• Shorter cuff may be preferred where a shorter cuff is desired
• Tip-To-Tip radiopaque line aids visibility
• Pilot balloon with mechanical self-sealing valve supports cuff management

Applications and Usage

• Pediatric airway management during oral intubation
• Pediatric airway management during nasal intubation
• Cases where a low-pressure seal is needed across uneven tracheal surfaces

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 5.5 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This tube is sized for pediatric use at 5.5 mm, so buyers should confirm the required tube size before ordering.
• The tube is intended for oral or nasal placement, which may help narrow selection for airway protocols.
• A Murphy eye and curved shape are part of this specific configuration and may matter for clinician preference and standardization.

FAQ

• Is this endotracheal tube intended for pediatric use? Yes. This is a pediatric cuffed endotracheal tube in a 5.5 mm size.
• Can this tube be used for oral and nasal intubation? Yes. The product details state that it is excellent for oral and nasal intubations.
• What cuff style does this tube use? This tube uses a high volume, low pressure, short thin cuff designed to provide a low-pressure seal and conform to uneven tracheal surfaces.
• Does this tube include a Murphy eye? Yes. This configuration includes a Murphy eye.
• Is the tube sterile? Yes. This endotracheal tube is sterile.

From ShileyHi-Lo by Cardinal Health.