Dale 242 Blue™ Tracheotomy Tube Holder for Neonates/Infants

Features

Benefits

Clinical Advantages

• Keeps area dry
  
• Generous 3/4 in ch width prevents rolling or folding
  
• Gentle, even on delicate skin
  
• More comfortable than foam or twill
  

• Prevents skin excoriation on neck

Sized for Neonates/Infants

• One size provides custom fit for neonate/infant
  
• Reduces inventory cost of stocking separate products for NICU/PICU and Pediatrics
  

• Assures snug fit for smallest necks
  
• Reduces incidence of accidental trach dislodgment

Quick-Fastening Fastener Tabs

• Ensures hygiene and cleanliness
  
• Easily threaded through trach plate
  
• Helps prevent movement of the trach plate
  
• Fits all brands of tracheostomy tubes
  
• Securely holds trach tube in place
  
• Will hold even if tabs are wet
  
• Adjustable tabs allow neckband to be set back from stoma site to minimize absorption of secretions

• Increases caregivers' confidence a nd sense of security
  
• 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
  
• Reduce s 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
  

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

• Prevents excoriation of neck
  
• Promotes better skin care and prevents chaffing and skin breakdown
  
• Allows quick and easy adjustment of neckband
  

Comfortable and Convenient

• Minimizes time required to change trach holded

• Minimizes time for tracheostomy care as the fasteners are easily thread through the trach plate

• Allows for easy tracheostomy tube care

Latex-Free

• Eliminates patient and care-giver latex reactions

• Prevents latex hypersensitivity