Parts of Tracheostomy tube
Tracheostomy tube consists of three parts;
1. Outer cannula with flange (neck plate)
The outer cannula is the outer tube that holds the tracheostomy open.
2. Inner cannula
3. Obturator
It is used to guide the outer tube into the stoma during insertion. It is removed immediately after the trach tube is secured in place.
4. Cuff
The cuff is a soft balloon at the end of the trach tube.
5. Flange (Faceplate)
6. Shaft
7. Fenestration
Fenestration is hole in shaft of the tracheostomy tube.
8. Pilot balloon
9. Plug
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