{"product_id":"medtronic-shiley-flexible-tracheostomy-tube-adult-with-taperguard-cuffed-and-disposable-inner","title":"Medtronic Shiley™ Flexible Tracheostomy Tube, Adult with TaperGuard™ - Cuffed and Disposable Inner Cannula, 6mm, 5CN70A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedtronic Shiley™ Flexible Tracheostomy Tube, Adult with TaperGuard™ - Cuffed and Disposable Inner Cannula, 6mm, 5CN70A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShiley™ flexible tubes were designed with larger inner diameters, compared to earlier Shiley™ tracheostomy tubes. Airflow around the outer cannula, when the cuff is deflated, has increased by an average of 242%.4 It has been found that improved airflow may reduce the work of breathing required to speak and wean from a tracheostomy tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther enhancements in the new family of Shiley™ flexible tracheostomy tubes include color-coding by size (for disposable inner cannula products only), an expanded range of sizes, a soft material made with a non-DEHP plasticizer, a clear flange, and a design that makes it possible to ventilate with or without an inner cannula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsertion force may be reduced:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thinner, less bulky cuff reduces insertion force by 39%.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beveled tip on all product configurations eases percutaneous insertion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Shiley™ flexible tracheostomy products use sizing (ID and OD length and tube curvature) that is similar to those used in earlier Shiley™ products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay improve clinician’s ability to provide mechanical ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flexible tube eases percutaneous insertion with an integrated 15 mm connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe TaperGuard™ cuff reduces fluid leakage by 99% in simulated models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay reduce the risk of irritation and skin breakdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlange material is a transparent, soft material designed to conform to the patient’s anatomy to help reduce the risk of skin breakdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlange openings are designed to improve airflow to sensitive skin. It is offset to help reduce contact with the patient’s skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe TaperGuard™ cuff exerts 18.6% less lateral wall pressure on the trachea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n ","brand":"Medtronic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51519903596853,"sku":"5CN70A","price":339.04,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/1301\/8677\/files\/5CN70A.avif?v=1763869837","url":"https:\/\/amedisupplies.com\/products\/medtronic-shiley-flexible-tracheostomy-tube-adult-with-taperguard-cuffed-and-disposable-inner","provider":"A Medi Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}