Portex^® Blue Line Ultra^® Suctionaid^® Tracheostomy Tube Kit

Product Benefits

• Blue Line Ultra^® Suctionaid features an integral suction lumen to aid removal of secretions from above the cuff
• Thermosensitive PVC - provides sufficient rigidity for initial insertion, and then softens at body temperature to accommodate individual patient anatomy
• 105 degree angle for comfort in-situ
• Tube is suitably radiopaque to enable confirmation of tube position
• Soft Seal cuff - velvet soft; low pressure, high volume cuff, with larger cuff resting diameter
• Clear markings on pilot balloon provide relevant information
• Flange is soft for maximum patient comfort, and clear to ensure aesthetic acceptability
• Obturator features special clip design to minimise tube tip movement during insertion
• Change kit includes a 'J' tip guidewire which is placed through existing tube prior to removal. Hollow obturator allows new tube to be fed over the guidewire to aid proper placement