The TRACOE twist tracheostomy tubes are used as ventilation and therapy tubes with inner cannulas in hospitals, rehabilitation, and community settings. A special feature of TRACOE twist tubes is the anatomically shaped neck flange that moves in both the vertical and horizontal axes.
The most outstanding feature of TRACOE® twist and twist plus is the anatomically shaped neck flange that moves around two axes:
vertically (a) and horizontally (b).
The neck strap can be easily attached while the tube is in situ (c).
The TRACOE® twist is more flexible compared with other styles of plastic tubes – this material is light and flexible and with body temperature becomes even more supple – contributing to outstanding comfort for the patient.
The wall thickness of the tube is much thinner than a standard plastic tube. This allows a greater volume of inspired air to enter the tube. Therefore, the clinician can choose a larger diameter of tube for the patients trachea.
Positive locking of the inner cannula is achieved by the TRACOE® twist and twist plus inner cannula in the outer tube housing. The arrow on the 15mm connector indicates correct positioning so confidence is provided that the inner cannula is securely in place – particularly important when using with ventilators.
TRACOE® twist and twist plus tracheostomy tubes are suitable throughout the ‘life’ of the tracheostomy – from initial theatre use – to long term use in the community – as they feature weaning caps, which fit over the outer housing; to speaking valves, which of course allows communication to take place – a vital motivation for all tracheostomised patients.
Neck flange blue writing = fenestrated tube
Neck flange green writing = unfenestrated tube
Each TRACOE® twist tube is supplied with a perforated obturator and a wide adjustable neck strap as well as a tube info card with peel-off stickers on front and back. The neck strap is also available separately.
TRACOE® twist tracheostomy tube, unfenestrated with low pressure cuff
TRACOE® twist tracheostomy tube, unfenestrated with low pressure cuff and atraumatic inserter
TRACOE® twist tracheostomy tube, fenestrated with low pressure cuff and atraumatic inserter
TRACOE® twist spare inner cannulas, unfenestrated, with 15 mm connector (white)
TRACOE® twist spare inner cannulas, fenestrated, with 15 mm connector (light blue)
TRACOE® twist tracheostomy tube, unfenestrated with low pressure cuff and subglottic suction line
TRACOE® twist tracheostomy tube, fenestrated, with low pressure cuff and subglottic suction line
TRACOE® twist tracheostomy tube, unfenestrated, with low pressure cuff and subglottic suction line and atraumatic inserter
TRACOE® twist tracheostomy tube, fenestrated, with low pressure cuff and subglottic suction line
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