Describing Clinical Characteristics of a Tracheostomy Tube

Recall Using: A B C D E & 123

1) Single lumen
2) Dual lumen
3) Connecting adaptor (15mmOD) removed with inner cannula?

1) Company of manufacture
2) Metal – stainless steel, silver
3) Plastic – PVC, silicone, other

1) Cuffed or uncuffed
2) Inflated or deflated
3) Cuff characteristics, High/low press, High/low vol, shape

1) Inner diameter (I.D.)
2) Outer diameter (O.D.)
3) Length of tube (standard, short or long length)

1) Fenestration present?
2) Fenestration open / closed
3) Position and construction of fenestration

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