What are the types of tracheostomy tube?
Types of Tracheostomy Tubes
- Single Lumen Tubes.
- Double Lumen Tubes.
- Uncuffed Tubes.
- Cuffed Tubes.
- Fenestrated Tubes.
- Adjustable flange tubes.
How many types of tracheal tubes are there?
There are generally speaking two types of endotracheal tube cuffs in use, high volume- low pressure cuffs and low volume- high pressure cuffs.
What is the difference between a cuffed and uncuffed Trach?
Tracheostomy tubes can be cuffed or uncuffed. Uncuffed tubes allow airway clearance but provide no protection from aspiration. Cuffed tracheostomy tubes allow secretion clearance and offer some protection from aspiration, and positive-pressure ventilation can be more effectively applied when the cuff is inflated.
How do I choose a trach tube?
A tracheostomy tube should be selected according to the outer diameter, the inner diameter and the length of the tube, rather than the manufacturer’s “size”, which is not standardised between models nor manufacturers.
What are the 3 parts of a tracheostomy tube?
A commonly used tracheostomy tube consists of three parts: outer cannula with flange (neck plate), inner cannula, and an obturator. The outer cannula is the outer tube that holds the tracheostomy open.
What is the purpose of a tracheostomy tube obturator?
The obturator is used to insert a tracheostomy tube. It fits inside the tube to provide a smooth surface that guides the tracheostomy tube when it is being inserted.
What do you do if someone pulls out a tracheostomy?
And, of course, it is an EMERGENCY!
- Call a code.
- Grab the Ambu-Bag and ventilate your patient.
- If the trach is still sutured in place (and it probably is), cut the sutures and remove the tube.
- The MD may try to reinsert the tracheostomy tube OR orally intubate the patient.
What is unfenestrated Trach tube?
It’s a Tracheostomy Tube without an opening (fenestration). Again, the opening is required in order for the patient to produce sound with their voice. Therefore, a patient with a Non-Fenestrated Tracheostomy Tube will not be able to speak.
What are fenestrated tracheostomy tubes?
Fenestrated Tubes. A fenestrated tube allows the patient to breathe normally and to speak or cough through the mouth. A fenestrated trach tube is often used as the final step before trach tube removal. It permits the patient to speak and cough on their own, providing an experimental trial for life after the trach tube.
What are the parts of a tracheostomy tube?
A commonly used tracheostomy tube consists of three parts: outer cannula with flange (neck plate), inner cannula, and an obturator. The outer cannula is the outer tube that holds the tracheostomy open.
What are the parts of a Trach?
My humble answer: Most trachs come with three parts: Outer cannula, Inner cannula, and obturator. The outer cannula holds the stoma open and it has neck plates that extend on both sides so it can be secured by a velcro trach collar or trach ties. The inner cannula has a lock to keep it from being coughed out.
