Sun Med Tracheostomy Tube Protector Tilson Guard, 1/EA

Tracheostomy Tube Protector Tilson Guard, 1/EA

This tracheostomy tube protector is made to help shield an exposed trach from accidental external occlusion. It can be a practical choice for caregivers and clinical settings where bedding, clothing, gauze dressings, or chubby chins may block the tube opening. The Tilson Guard has a low-profile design and comes in blue.

Good Fit For

• Tracheostomy care where outside contact may block the tube opening
• Care settings with bedding or clothing near the trach site
• Situations where a low-profile trach guard is preferred

Key Features

• Helps protect an exposed trach from accidental external occlusion
• Aims to reduce blockage at the tube opening from bedding, clothing, gauze dressings, or chubby chins
• Low-profile design for a less bulky fit around the tracheostomy tube area
• Built so it does not get clogged by even copious secretions or coughed-up mucous plugs
• Made for use with tracheostomy tubes

Applications and Usage

• Helping keep bedding from blocking an exposed trach opening
• Reducing interference from clothing around a tracheostomy tube
• Creating separation between gauze dressings and the tube opening
• Helping limit occlusion caused by chubby chins near the trach site

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Intended for use with tracheostomy tubes
• This protector is meant to help reduce external occlusion at the trach opening
• Buyers who prefer a lower-profile guard may find this design useful

FAQ

• What does this tracheostomy tube protector help prevent? This tracheostomy tube protector helps prevent accidental external occlusion of an exposed trach.
• What kinds of items can block the tube opening? The guard is intended to help keep the opening from being blocked by chubby chins, bedding, gauze dressings, and clothing.
• Will the Tilson Guard add a bulky profile? No. The Tilson Guard has a low-profile design.
• How does it handle secretions or coughed-up mucous plugs? The Tilson Guard is made so it does not get clogged by even copious secretions or coughed-up mucous plugs.
• Is this protector meant for tracheostomy tubes? Yes. It is for use with tracheostomy tubes.

From Tilson Guard by Sun Med.