Extended-length tracheostomy tubes.Nellcor has launched its Shiley[R] TracheoSoft[R] XLT XLT Exalt XLT Excelerator (handcycle) XLT Microsoft Excel Template XLT Extra Large Tall (clothing size) XLT XML Representation of Lexicons and Terminologies XLT Xerox Lexical Technology extended-length tracheostomy tubes Tracheostomy tube A tube which is inserted into an incision in the trachea (tracheostomy) to relieve upper airway obstruction. Mentioned in: Anaphylaxis tracheostomy tube , an economical, off-the-shelf alternative to custom tubes for difficult-to-fit patients. The tubes come in cuffed and cuffless models in four adult sizes and 16 configurations, and they include a flexible, disposable inner cannula cannula /can·nu·la/ (kan´u-lah) a tube for insertion into a vessel, duct, or cavity; during insertion its lumen is usually occupied by a trocar. can·nu·la or can·u·la n. pl. to facilitate airway care. Both the outer and inner cannulas are flexible to more easily conform to Verb 1. conform to - satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?" fit, meet coordinate - be co-ordinated; "These activities coordinate well" a patient's anatomy. Unlike other extended-length tracheostomy tubes that have added length distributed over their entire length, Shiley XLT tubes have extra length in either their proximal or distal portions for a more customized fit. New design features enhance strength and ease of use: The shaft is now an integral part of the flange flange (flanj) a projecting border or edge; in dentistry, that part of the denture base which extends from around the embedded teeth to the border of the denture. flange n. 1. assembly; the white flange improves visibility of size information; and new easy-to-read symbols indicate whether the tube is cuffed or cuffless. Circle 151 on Reader Service Card [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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