Features of the Portex Blue Line Ultra Tracheostomy Tube Kit:
Supplied as a kit including Blue Line Ultra® tracheostomy tube, two inner cannulae, cleaning brush and tracheostomy tube holder.
Thermosensitive PVC — provides sufficient rigidity for initial insertion, and then softens at body temperature to accommodate individual patient anatomy.
105° angle for comfort in-situ.
Tube is suitably radio-opaque 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.
Inner cannula designed to be robust and easy to use. Ring pull design aids smooth insertion and removal from tube, minimising patient trauma.
Size of inner cannula indicated to avoid errors in use.