Shiley Reusable Inner Cannula Cuffless Fenestrated Tracheostomy Tubes

What to buy with Shiley Reusable Tube?

• Shiley Decannulation Plug (Code DCP) 
• Shiley Decannulation Cap

How to Change Shiley Cuffless Trach Tube?

• Finish fastening the ties.
• Throw away the old tube.

Tips to follow while using Fenestrated Tracheostomy tube

• Only people who have been trained by a healthcare professional should perform tracheostomy care.
• Always have extra tracheostomy tubes on hand for an emergency (one the same size and one smaller).
• Do not re-sterilize Shiley tracheostomy tubes or attempt to clean them in boiling water. They are designed for "single use only".
• Do not place the plastic tracheostomy tube anywhere the temperature is over 120 degrees F.
• If you have a cuffed tracheostomy tube, avoid over-inflating the cuff. This can injure your windpipe.
• Avoid dust and mold.
• Avoid tobacco and other kinds of smoke.
• Avoid fumes from cleaning solutions such as ammonia or bleach.
• Be careful using any kind of spray product, such as hairspray, furniture polish, etc.
• Keep clothing away from the tracheostomy tube except for a protective scarf.
• Be sure all caregivers know CPR for tracheostomy patients.
• Post CPR instructions where they will be handy in an emergency.
• Post emergency numbers near the phone.

Shiley Fenestrated Trach Specification

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