The endobronchial tube allows for the inflation of one lung as indicated for thoracic surgery or intensive care. There is a right and a left Shiley™ endobronchial tube option depending on the lung that needs to be ventilated. The tube features a low pressure tracheal and bronchial cuff to minimize risk of mucosal damage. The specially designed bronchial cuff assists with location of the distal tip when verification is confirmed by a fiber-optic bronchoscope. There is a slight curve at the distal tip to assist with placement. There is also an x-ray opaque carinal hook for confirming placement.

Establishes a Patent Airway When Placed in the Trachea or Esophagus.
For difficult or emergency airway management, enabling blind placement without a laryngoscope.

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.
SSD must be done with a specialized endotracheal tube with a separate dorsal suction lumen located just above the cuff. Based upon clinical evidence, the following organizations recommend the use of SSD to reduce the incidence of VAP:

The Shiley™ Evac endotracheal tube with TaperGuard™ cuff incorporates Shiley™ Evac technology.

SealGuard™ Basic and SealGuard™ Evac endotracheal tubes offer the same patented TaperGuard™ cuff technology, with an integrated cuff inflation line and integrated suction lumen. The SealGuard™ Evac endotracheal tube features an ulta-thin polyurethane cuff that permits lower cuff pressures to maintain proper tracheal seal. It also features a smooth Murphy eye for easy insertion and is suitable for both nasal and oral insertion.

The Laser-Flex™ tracheal tube is a stainless steel, dual cuffed or uncuffed tube used for ventilation during CO2 and KTP laser surgeries of the laryngeal or tracheal area. It is laser resistant, non-flammable, flexible stainless steel. This technology provides an airtight steel spiral design that prevents air leaks occurring along the tube length.

Standard I.D. and O.D. on this longer length tube provide greater access to the surgical field during microlaryngeal surgery.