Posey Secure Ties User Manual

Posey, Secure tie

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Posey

Secure Tie

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Posey secure Tie for TracheosTomy Tubes

The Secure Tie is designed for ventilator dependent patients to help prevent extubation

of the tracheostomy tube. Two extra ties have been added to our popular hook and loop

foam trach tie to help prevent disconnection of the swivel adapter or elbow that

commonly occurs during coughing. No more hook and loop around the swivel

connector, no more rubber bands to help keep your patient from inadvertently

becoming disconnected from the ventilator. Three sizes fit tiny premies to large adults.
• One dozen per box

• Available in S (7-10”, 18-25 cm); M (9-17”, 23-43 cm); L (13-24”, 33-61 cm)

• Single patient use. Discard if “hook” does not firmly adhere to white fuzzy

backing.

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aPPlicaTion insTrucTions:

1. Thread the “hook” tape through one slot of the

tracheostomy tube and attach the “hook” fastener to the

fuzzy side of the neck pad or strap (See Figure 1). Slot

should be at least 3/8” (1 cm) to allow for easy insertion.

2. Bring the foam neck collar behind the patient’s neck

and thread “hook” tape through other slot in the

tracheostomy tube. Secure “hook” fastener to fuzzy

side of neck strap or neck collar.

3. Crisscross the white Secure Ties underneath the patient’s

connector (swivel/ adapter) or flex hose that attaches to

the trach tube (See Figure 2).

4. Grasping each end of the Secure Tie, bring over the top of the patient connector

(swivel adapter/elbow) or flex hose. The Secure Tie may be tied at this point in a

single tie or a bow tie around the patient connector as illustrated (See Figure 3).

Note: DO nOT force tabs through the slot when removing trach tie. This could

cause accidental extubation or displacement of the tube. If the slot is too small to

allow for easy removal, cut off the hook and loop tab, and pull the tie gently.

SWIVEL

ELBOW

FLEX

HOSE

Fig. 1

ALwAyS monitor patients carefully to ensure they are not at risk for

disrupting lifesaving therapy. Constant supervision, electronic

monitoring and/or the use of a restraint may be required in conjunction

with proper medical supervision per your facility’s policies.

Fig. 3

Fig. 2

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