5. Decannulation plug
The decannulation plug is included in delivery of the tracheostomy tubes with speaking valve and may
only be used by tracheotomised patients who have retained their larynx. It may only be inserted under
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supervision by a doctor/physician. It allows the tracheostomy tube to be sealed and the air supply to
be interrupted for a short time and helps the patient train to regain control of breathing via mouth/nose.
CAUTION!
Contraindicated in laryngectomised patients and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD)! In such cases, the decannulation plug must not under any circumstances be
inserted!
The decannulation plug must never under any circumstances be used when the tracheostomy
tube is in sealed condition! The decannulation plug may only be used with perforated outer
cannula without inner cannula.
CAUTION!
A decannulation plug is enclosed with the tracheostomy tubes with speaking valve for the
purpose of preparing for possible decannulation following temporary tracheotomy. The plug can
be used to block the air supply via the tracheostomy tube for a short time so that the patient
can get used to breathing via mouth/nose again. Decannulation may only be carried out under
medical supervision. The plug may only be inserted upon instruction by the doctor/physician.
There is a risk of suffocation! Please also make sure you observe the description of indications
provided with the respective product variants/specifications!
6. DURACUFF
Use of the DURACUFF
mechanical ventilation was hitherto out of the question due to the risk of disconnection. The
DURACUFF
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15 mm swivel connector, so that DURACUFF
be used during mechanical ventilation of a patient.
The DURACUFF
It is made of medical-grade synthetic material.
The DURACUFF
connector in place in DURACUFF
Use of the following DURACUFF
is thus allowed in mechanically ventilated patients, provided that the tubes are used in combination
with the clip:
- DURACUFF
combination with the inner cannulas with 15 mm swivel connector (versions REF 13002, 13102,
13202)
- DURACUFF
only in combination with the inner cannulas with 15 mm swivel connector (versions REF 13032,
13132, 13232)
- DURACUFF
in combination with the closed inner cannulas with 15 mm swivel connector (versions REF 13022,
13122, 13222)
- DURACUFF
combination with the closed inner cannulas with 15 mm swivel connector (versions REF 13012,
13112, 13212)
- DURACUFF
in combination with the closed inner cannulas with 15 mm swivel connector (versions REF 13072,
13172, 13272)
- DURACUFF
ventilation only in combination with the closed inner cannulas with 15 mm swivel connector (versions
REF 13082, 13182, 13282)
- DURACUFF
during mechanical ventilation only in combination with the closed inner cannulas with 15 mm swivel
connector (versions REF 13042, 13142, 13242)
The DURACUFF
tracheostomy tubes with 15 mm swivel connector are used for patients who are being mechanically
ventilated! The DURACUFF
mechanical ventilation. It secures the inner cannula via the lock with the outer cannula and so prevents
the inner cannula from accidentally detaching.
CAUTION!
Make sure - especially in mechanically ventilated patients - that the Easy Lock hexagonal
connection is closed firmly and that the DURACUFF
tube.
Clip
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tracheostomy tube version with inner cannula in patients undergoing
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Clip (REF 13299) for locking the inner cannula enables fixation of the inner cannula with
Clip is a single-patient product.
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Clip is an adapter for locking DURACUFF
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outer cannulas.
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tracheostomy tubes with inner cannula with 15 mm swivel connector
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UNI tracheostomy tubes with low-pressure cuff, during mechanical ventilation only in
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SUCTION tracheostomy tube with low-pressure cuff, during mechanical ventilation
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LINGO tracheostomy tube with low-pressure cuff, during mechanical ventilation only
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PHON tracheostomy tube with low-pressure cuff, during mechanical ventilation only in
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KOMBI tracheostomy tube with low-pressure cuff, during mechanical ventilation only
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KOMBI VOICE tracheostomy tube with low-pressure cuff, during mechanical
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VARIO-KOMBI LINGO-PHON SUCTION tracheostomy tube with low-pressure cuff,
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Clip must always be used for locking the inner cannula in position when DURACUFF
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Clip is attached to the DURACUFF
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tracheostomy tubes with these inner cannulas can also
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inner cannulas with 15 mm swivel
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tracheostomy tube before starting
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Clip is securely affixed to the tracheostomy
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