safe-seal endotracheal tubes

Almost all ET Tubes used today depend upon an inflation cuff to seal the tube in the trachea, not so the Safe-Seal™ ET Tube featuring the Blaine Bafflex System. This new technology uses a series of 6 silicone baffles with carefully engineered pattern and spacing to seal the trachea without pressure points.The flexible baffles allow an “o-ring effect”. The Safe-Seal ET tube lies in the trachea and the sealing baffles touch the tracheal wall leaning towards the larynx. Thus, when the patient inspires the silicone baffles are sucked against the trachea forming a tight seal. The special design allows passage of pressure exceeding 20-30 centimeters of water in the patient’s lungs. If the pop-off valve is accidentally left closed, the excess pressure is released and no harm will come to the patient. These soft, flexible baffles are atraumatic to the tracheal surface due to the limited contact of the baffles. There is minimal contact with the tracheal wall when using the Safe-Seal Tube as opposed to the large area of contact of inflation cuff tubes. This means the tube can be left in the same position for extended periods of time. Another advantage is the “squeegee” effect when extubating, by scraping the trachea clean of any fluids present. The Safe-Seal ET Tube with the Blaine Bafflex System eliminates dangers of deflation or over inflation. The Safe-Seal Tube’s baffles keep the tip of the tube centered in the trachea. Although the Safe-Seal ET Tube has a different ‘feel’ to regular tubes, new users quickly adjust and rarely switch back. SAFE: Baffles prevent over insufflation - no pressure points EASY: Faster insertion and removal - less traning needed ECONOMICAL: Only three sizes needed for dogs ranging 5 - 100kgs The new Safe – Seal Endo Tube utilizes a series of silicone baffles to replace the inflation cuff. It eliminates the risks of over inflation, under inflation and leaky tubes. The soft, flexible baffles seal the trachea without pressure and cleanses the trachea of all fluids upon extubation . Only 3 sizes of tubes are necessary for dogs weighing 5 to 100kgs. The ET tube’s one piece construction of medical grade silicone is autoclavable. Advantages & benefits • Solid one piece construction of medical grade silicone. • No moving parts to fail. • Can be left in the same position in the trachea for extended periods. • The tube will rotate in the trachea during surgery without injury. • Transparent, so blood or fluids can be visualized in the tube. • Autoclavable