Shiley™ Evac Endotracheal Tube with TaperGuard™ Cuff

Overview

Reduces ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) by an average of 50%

The need to reduce ventilator associated events is the primary reason the Shiley™ evac oral endotracheal tube with TaperGuard™ cuff is critical for all patients on a ventilator in the ICU.

Advanced airway protection

Subglottic secretion drainage (SSD) helps remove oral and/or gastric secretions from above the endotracheal tube cuff before they can be aspirated. Such aspirations may lead to a very serious complication known as VAP or Ventilator Associated Pneumonia.

Features

• An integrated cuff inflation line
• An integrated suction lumen
• Patented TaperGuard™ cuff
• Easy-to-read tube insertion markings
• Optional satin soft stylet 

The use of subglottic suctioning combined with the hospital-designed VAP or VAC bundle can:

• Reduce overall antibiotic use
• Reduce the incidence of VAP
• Reduce the overall length of stay (LOS) required
• Improve patient outcomes