Dale Tracheostomy Tube Holder

Features

Benefits

Clinical Advantages

Fastener Tabs

• Fungus Resistant
• Tapered

• Ensures hygiene and cleanliness

• Helps prevent movement of the trach plate

• Fits all brands of tracheostomy tubes with flanged ends

• Narrow fastener tab easily threads through trach plate

• Fastener tabs can be fastened back onto self to minimize absorption of secretions on a fresh trach or can be fastened back onto the neckband

• Securely holds trach tube in place

• Will hold even if tabs are wet

• Increases caregivers’ confidence and sense of security

• Fungus resistant barrier reduces likelihood of nosocomial infection

• Helps to keep stoma area clean and dry

• Limiting movement at trach plate reduces likelihood of skin breakdown

• Limiting movement of tracheostomy tube limits tracheal irritation by the tube, preventing damage to the tracheal mucosa

• Reduces the risk of accidental decannulation and need for reintubation

• Enhances recovery by assuring intact airway

• Allows for easy change of tube holder and trach dressings

• Prevents complications that can increase length of hospital stay

Moisture Resistant Neckband

• Keeps area dry

• More comfortable than foam or twill ties

• Generous one inch width prevents rolling or folding

• Gentle, even on delicate skin

• Prevents skin excoriation on neck

Adjustable Neckband Closure

• More secure than twill ties

• Easier and faster to change than twill ties

• No cutting required means no fear of accidentally cutting neck or tube's inflation stem

• Reduces staff time required for tracheostomy tie replacement

• Adjusts to fit most patients, from pediatric to adult

• Promotes better skin care and prevents chaffing and skin breakdown

• Allows quick and easy adjustment of neckband

Stretch Material
on Neckband

• Accommodates weight of ventilator circuitry

• Maintains a snug, comfortable fit

• Accommodates edema and cough reflex

• Will not bind or constrict in presence of edema or cough

• Minimizes possibility of tube dislodgment

Comfortable and Convenient

• Minimizes time required to change trach holder

• Minimizes time for tracheostomy care as the fasteners are moisture resistant

• Allows for easy tracheostomy tube care

Latex-Free

• Eliminates patient and care-giver latex reactions

• Prevents latex hypersensitivity