Shiley™ flexible adult tracheostomy tube

Shiley™ 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.⁵

Other 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.

Insertion force may be reduced

• A thinner, less bulky cuff reduces insertion force by 39%.⁴

• A beveled tip on all product configurations eases percutaneous insertion.⁶

• The Shiley™ flexible tracheostomy products use sizing (ID and OD length and tube curvature) that is similar to those used in earlier Shiley™ products.

May improve clinician’s ability to provide mechanical ventilation

• The flexible tube eases percutaneous insertion with an integrated 15 mm connector.
• The TaperGuard™ cuff reduces fluid leakage by 99% in simulated models.²

May reduce the risk of irritation and skin breakdown

• Flange material is a transparent, soft material designed to conform to the patient’s anatomy to help reduce the risk of skin breakdown.
• Flange openings are designed to improve airflow to sensitive skin. It is offset to help reduce contact with the patient’s skin.
• The TaperGuard™ cuff exerts 18.6% less lateral wall pressure on the trachea.^2,3

Increased airflow over legacy product

• Airflow around the outer cannula when the cuff is deflated has increased by an average of 242% in simulated models.⁴
• Improved airflow may reduce the work of breathing required to speak and wean from a tracheostomy tube.⁵