Insertion force may be reduced.

• A thinner, less bulky cuff reduces insertion force by 39%.
• A beveled tip on all product configurations eases percutaneous insertion.
• The Shiley™ flexible tracheostomy products use sizing (I.D., O.D., length and tube curvature) that is similar to those used in earlier Shiley™ products.

May improve clinician’s ability to provide mechanical ventilation.

• Integrated 15 mm connector.
• The TaperGuard™ cuff reduces fluid leakage by 99%.

May reduce the risk of irritation and skin breakdown.

• Flange material is a transparent, soft material designed to conform to the patient’s anatomy to help reduce the risk of skin breakdown.
• Flange openings designed to improve airflow to sensitive skin. It is offset to help reduce contact with the patient’s skin.
• The TaperGuard™ cuff exerts 18.6%⁴ less lateral wall pressure on the trachea.

Increased airflow over legacy product.

• Airflow around the outer cannula when the cuff is deflated has increased by an average of 242%.
• Improved airflow may reduce the work of breathing required to speak and wean from a tracheostomy tube.