Portex Percutaneous Tracheostomy Kits

Portex® Griggs™ Forceps Percutaneous Dilation Tracheostomy Kits

NOW AVAILABLE IN USA

Portex® Griggs™ Percutaneous Dilation Tracheostomy Kits feature guidwire dilating forceps, central to the Griggs™ PDT technique, for smoothly opening the tracheal aperture quickly and with less compression compared to cone-shaped, single stage dilators.

The Portex® Griggs™ PDT kit is available in three options:
Portex® Griggs™ Percutaneous Dilation Tracheostomy Kit with Blue Line Ultra® Tracheostomy Tubes

   Tapered tip to ease passage into stoma

   Clear, soft flange and Profile Soft-Seal® cuff

Portex® Griggs™ Percutaneous Dilation Tracheostomy Kit with Blue Line® Tracheostomy Tubes

   Low pressure, high volume cuffed tracheostomy tube or        adjustable flange tracheostomy tube

Portex® Griggs™ Percutaneous Dilation Tracheostomy Kit with Blue Line Ultra® Suctionaid® Tracheostomy Tubes

   Integral suction lumen to aid removal of secretions from        above the cuff

   Clear, soft flange and Profile Soft-Seal® cuff

Quicker procedure
Guidewire dilating forceps produce the desired opening in one fluid motion, compared with single stage dilators which typically require repeated forward and backward movement.

Less compressive
Spreading the jaws of the guidewire dilating forceps applies force laterally across the anterior tracheal wall, causing reduced trauma to tracheal structures.

Efficient
Perform the procedure at the point of care (ICU/CCU), when you and your patient are ready - no waiting

Patients receive tubes and the related therapeutic benefits sooner than with surgical placement

Cost-effective
No need to tie up valuable surgical suite time, staff and resources

Two operators (minimum)- one for the procedure and an assistant to maintain the patient's airway and control the bronchoscope

Patient preparation, procedure and recovery all in one location

Risk-reducing
Fragile patients stay put, avoiding the delays and trauma of transport

Guidewire remains in place throughout procedure to maintain safety