Tube Shaft
- Curved or angled (110° to 135°) tube to conform closely to the anatomy of the trachea
- Often have a tapered tip to aid insertion
- Square cut tip (not bevelled) to reduce the risk of obstructing the tube against the wall of the trachea
15mm Connector
- 15mm connector is attached to allow the tracheostomy tube to be attached to a breathing circuit for ventilator support
- May be found on the inner tube on certain types of tracheostomy
Cuff, Pilot Balloon & Port
- Creates a seal to facilitate positive pressure ventilation and prevent from aspiration
- High-volume low-pressure cuffs most commonly used
Neck Flange
- Allows tube the tube to be fixed in place by ribbons tied around the patients neck or by sutures
Subglottic Port
- Linked via an integrated channel to a small hole in the shaft of the tube above the cuff
- Allows secretions that pool above the cuff to be removed by suction