What is Bivona trach?
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. When the cuff is deflated, it rests tight to the shaft of the tube.
Why would you use a Bivona trach?
Enhance patient care Easy to clean – Bivona® tracheostomy tube is designed to minimize the risk of contamination. Easy to secure – Eyelets on the flange are designed to reduce skin erosion and still allow for easier threading by the caregiver or patient.
What is the difference between Shiley and Bivona?
Shiley vs Bivona Shiley is plastic compared to silicon (more rubbery) Bivona. Flanges are different between Shiley and Bivona. Shiley you can usually just push back in if they come out. Bivona you have to get the obdurator to put it back in.
Is a Bivona trach cuffed?
The Bivona® Neonatal and Pediatric TTS™ tracheostomy tubes offer many capabilities in one design. The TTS™ cuff when inflated, seals the trachea for a ventilated patient, and when deflated, rests tight to the shaft of the tube.
Do Bivona Trachs have inner cannulas?
The Bivona tracheostomy tube is much like a foreshortened endotracheal tube. 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 a HME for a tracheostomy?
Secretions can be kept thin during the day by applying a Heat Moisture Exchanger (HME) to the trach tube. An HME is a humidifying filter that fits onto the end of the trach tube and comes in several shapes and sizes (all styles fit over the standard trach tube opening).
Does a Bivona trach have an inner cannula?
How often do you change Bivona trach?
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.
Who makes Bivona Trachs?
Tri-Med Medical Supplies, Inc.
Portex® Bivona® TTS™ Tracheostomy Tubes – Adult – Tri-Med Medical Supplies, Inc.
How is the Bivona adult tracheostomy tube used?
Bivona® Adult TTS™ Tracheostomy Tubes. When the cuff is deflated, it rests tight to the shaft of the tube. This enables the tube to be used for weaning patients from a ventilator and also aids in speaking. The TTS™ provides a tracheostomy solution for a variety of airway management needs without having to change tubes.
When to use the Bivona TTS tube range?
The Bivona ® TTS™ tube range is recommended for neonatal and pediatric patients with sensitive tracheal mucosa or stoma site, when voice is desired, for intermittent or nocturnal ventilation, when the patient is ready for weaning.
Are there any silicone tracheostomy tubes for adults?
Individually manufactured silicone tracheostomy tubes for adult, paediatrics and neonatal patients. As patients come in all ages, shapes and sizes, each with a unique set of needs, the soft silicone Bivona ® tracheostomy portfolio has a broad range of offerings.
How often should Bivona tubes be cleaned and sanitised?
Cost effective – Bivona ® tubes can be cleaned and sanitised for up to ten re-insertions for adult sizes – or five times for neonatal and paediatric sizes. Please see the Instructions for Use for a complete listing of the indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions