What is the difference between a Shiley and Bivona trach?
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.
What does DCT mean on a trach?
Tracheostomy Tube Cuffed with Disposable Inner Cannula (DCT) provides the convenience of a disposable inner cannula for a wide variety of applications. 1B.
What is Shiley trach?
Shiley™ tracheostomy tubes are the global market-leading line of tracheostomy solutions for clinicians around the world. Shiley™ tracheostomy tubes help provide the right fit and maintain airway patency, helping clinicians to ensure patient safety and comfort.
What are Shiley Trachs made of?
These clinician-inspired tracheostomy devices incorporate an expanded range of sizes, soft material made with citrate-based plasticizer and transparent flanges that help promote patient comfort.
Is Shiley trach MRI compatible?
due to internal spring for support. Therefore if your child needs an MRI scan the tube will need to be changed to the equivalent sized shiley tube for the scan.
Do Pediatric Trachs have inner cannulas?
Your child’s trach tube may not have an inner cannula. An obturator is a small device used to insert a new trach tube. A speaking valve is a cap that fits over the opening of your child’s trach tube.
What is a Bivona trach tube?
The Bivona tracheostomy tube is much like a foreshortened endotracheal tube. It has a grip that secures the tube at the desired position. They cited problems related to the tube’s tendency to straighten itself once it is bent and inserted into the trachea through the tracheostoma.
How often do you change Shiley trach?
The Shiley corporation recommends changing their poly- vinyl chloride (PVC) tracheostomy tubes every 29 days. Similarly, the Portex Blue Line package insert recommends 30 days as the maximum recommended period of use. The Portex Bivona tube package insert recommends it be used for up to 29 days.
How often should a Shiley inner cannula be changed?
29 days
Changing your tracheostomy tube at the recommended intervals helps to ensure your tube’s proper operation. Shiley Tracheostomy Tubes should not be used more than 29 days and should be replaced and discarded per your home healthcare provider’s instructions.
Does a Shiley have an inner cannula?
Shiley™ Flexible Tracheostomy Tubes with Disposable Inner Cannula.
How often do you change a Shiley tracheostomy tube?
How do you clean Shiley inner cannula?
Place the soiled inner cannula in a small clean bowl containing sterile water. Allow to soak and then use a small, non- abrasive brush to gently remove the mucus. Air dry the inner cannula by gently shaking it. After cleaning, rinse the inner cannula thoroughly with sterile water.