What is Portex tracheostomy tube?
The Portex Blue Line Ultra Cuffed Tracheostomy Tube is a tracheostomy tube provides a clear, flexible, anatomically shaped neck flange which aids cleaning and visualization of the stoma site.
Does Bivona have inner cannula?
The Bivona tracheostomy tube is much like a foreshortened endotracheal tube. It has a grip that secures the tube at the desired position. One disadvantage is that the Bivona tracheostomy tube is a single-lumen tube. Meticulous care must be taken because this tube does not have an inner cannula to remove for cleaning.
What is the difference between Shiley and Portex?
A size 8.0 Portex™ Blueline Ultra™ tube has a stomal length of only 9mm, is set at an angle of 90 degrees and is 75mm in length. A standard Shiley™ tube has a continuous curve (so has no fixed stomal length), an overall angle of 135 degrees and is 81mm in length.
What size is a green Portex Trach?
Size 7 mm
Tracheostomy Tubes, Size 7 mm, Green – Medex Supply.
What is the purpose of an obturator?
The obturator is used to insert a tracheostomy tube. It fits inside the tube to provide a smooth surface that guides the tracheostomy tube when it is being inserted.
Does Portex trach have inner cannula?
® tracheostomy tubes are designed with a disposable inner cannula and one-piece outer tube to facilitate patient care and help reduce the post-procedural infection.
How often should a Bivona trach be changed?
Bivona trach tubes may be cleaned, sanitized and reused 5 times for infants and children before replacing. Adults may clean, sanitize, and reuse Bivona trach tubes 10 times before replacing. If you are not receiving enough supplies from your home health company, let your doctor know right away.
Is a Bivona MRI compatible?
The Bivona® cuffless or Fome-Cuf® Tracheostomy Tubes without wire reinforcement have been determined to be MR-Safe according to ASTM F2503-05 based on the nature of the materials of construction.
What is a Bivona tracheostomy tube?
Bivona® Adult TTS™ Tracheostomy Tubes. The Bivona® Adult TTS™ tracheostomy tube provides multiple features in one design. The cuff, when inflated, creates a seal between the tube and the trachea, protecting against aspiration and optimizing respiration.
Why choose Portex® and Bivona® tracheostomy products?
The Portex® and Bivona® tracheostomy products offer one of the most complete ranges of this kind of product in the world for both surgical and percutaneous procedures.
What is the best tracheostomy tube for percutaneous surgery?
The Portex ® and Bivona ® tracheostomy products offer one of the most complete ranges of this kind of product in the world for both surgical and percutaneous procedures. Bivona ® silicone tracheostomy tubes are customizable offering the flexibility to produce almost any configuration needed to fit the unique requirements of your patient. View 9
What are Portex Bivona flextend™ TTS™ tubes?
Portex Bivona FlexTend™ TTS™ tracheostomy tubes are designed for neonatal and pediatric patients who require intermittent or temporary cuff use. A cuff, when inflated, helps create a seal between the tube’s outer wall and the trachea to direct airflow through…