Changing Ties; What You Will Need; How To Change Twill Tape Ties - Covidien Shiley Manual De Usuario

CHAnGinG TiES

It is important to keep the area around the opening in
the neck clean to help prevent infection. So, change ties
daily or whenever they become wet or soiled.

How To Change Twill Tape Ties

1. Wash hands. (If you have an assistant, they must wash
their hands, too.)
2. Leave old ties in place. Pull one end of the twill tie
through either neck flange hole. Adjust the ends of the
tie until one is 3 to 4 inches longer than the other.
3. Bring both ends of the tie around your neck and
insert the longer end of the tie through the other neck
flange hole.
4. Pull the tie snug. Place one finger between the tie and
the neck and tie the two ends together using a square
knot. Do not use a bow.
5. Cut the ends of the ties leaving only 1 or 2 inches.
6. Carefully cut and remove soiled ties.
Changing Ties
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REAd BEfoRE CHAnGinG TiES
CAUTion: If you use a cuffed tube,
protect the inflation line when cutting
the ties.
noTE: Change the location of the knot
to prevent skin irritation.

WHAT yoU Will nEEd

Blunt-nose scissors
Gloves
Twill tape or Shiley tracheostomy
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tube holder
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