| Dale
242 Blue™ Tracheotomy Tube Holder for Neonates/Infants |
| Features |
Benefits |
Clinical Advantages |
Quick-Fastening
Fastener Tabs |
- Easy to thread through
flange of any size
tracheostomy plate
- Helps prevent movement of
the trach plate
- Securely holds trach tube in
place
- Allows for easy change
of tube holder and trach
dressings
- Will hold even if tabs are wet
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- Increases caregivers’ confidence and sense of
security
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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
- Reduces staff time required for tracheostomy tie
replacement
- Prevents complications that can increase length of
hospital stay
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| Moisture Repellent
Lining |
- Gentle, even on delicate skin
- Helps keep neck dry
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- Prevents skin excoriation on neck
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| 2-piece Adjustable
Neckband |
- Adjusts to fit most patients,
from pediatric to adult
- Width prevents rolling or
folding
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- Allows quick and easy adjustment of neckband
- Comfortable, padded neckband won’t dig into skin
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| Latex-Free |
- Eliminates patient and caregiver
latex reactions
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- Prevents latex hypersensitivity
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| Stretch Material
on Neckband
240 Blue™ only |
- Accommodates edema and cough reflex
- Accommodates weight of
ventilator circuitry
- Maintains a snug,
comfortable fit
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- Will not bind or constrict in presence of edema or
cough
- Minimizes possibility of tube dislodgment
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| PediPrints™ |
- Comforting patterns for patient and caregiver
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- 241 PediStars™ fits up to 18” neck
- 242 PediDucks™ fits up to 9” neck
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