SafeTrach AB

SafeTrach – A solution for tracheotomy surgery.

Percutaneous tracheotomy set is successfully used all over the world. The technique has many advantages but still have a few draw-backs.

With SafeTrach, the inner shaft is introduced through the orotracheal tube. To introduce something through the orotracheal tube is very common both for doctors and nurses.

It is very common to suck through the orotracheal tube in order to clean trachea. So, to introduce the SafeTrach inner shaft through the orotracheal tube is easy for the staff as well in the intensive care unit as in the ENT unit. There is no risk to harm the larynx and you do not need any laryngoscopic control.

After the introduction of the inner shaft, the outer shaft is connected and then you have very good opportunity to do the penetration in such way that you always will penetrate in the midline of trachea. Furthermore, there are inbuilt protectors guaranteeing that it is impossible to harm the posterior tracheal wall.

During the procedure you have total control of the level of penetration in relation to the vocal cords and there is no risk of accidental extubation as you can check where you are using the outer shaft that shows where the inner shaft is located.

During the total procedure you ventilate the patient through the SafeTrach inner shaft, eliminating the risks and uncertainties involved when you do the procedure with a bronchoscope through the orotracheal tube that limit the lumen for ventilation.

– Safe puncture in the midline of the anterior wall of the trachea at the right level without need for simultaneous fibre bronchoscopy

– No risk of hurting the posterior wall of the trachea

– In consequence, the procedure needs only one physician, even with limited experience, with improved safety compared to current percutaneous tracheotomy techniques.

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tracheotomy surgery device, anesthesia, percutaneous, upper airway obstruction, head & neck surgery, head & neck tumors, intensive care, tracheotomy, tracheostoma, dilatation, tracheostomy