Hollister Anchor Fast Oral Endotracheal Tube Fastener

Holister Anchor Fast Tube Fastener Features

• Hollister Anchor Fast Oral Endotracheal Tube Fastener provides long lasting wear
• Reduces potential skin stripping
• Helps maintain healthy skin
• Smooth repositioning
• Stability and skin protection
• Skin friendly and latex-free

Anchor Endotracheal Tube Fastener User Manual

What to buy with Anchor Fast Oral Endotracheal Tube Fastener

• CareFusion AirLife Tracheostomy Kit
• Atos Medical Provox LaryClips Set For Tracheal Care

How to use Anchor Fast Oral Endotracheal Tube Fastener?

Step 1: Prepare the skin

• Make sure the skin is clean, dry, and free of oily residue
• Do not use skin gel wipes or other brands of skin preps with the oral endotrached tube fastener

Step 2: Remove the release liners

• Remove the release liners from the two skin barrier pads

Step 3: Place the device on the patient

• Center the device on the upper lip so the nonabsorbent upper lip stabilizer lightly touches the skin
• Position the one-click security clamp approximately 1/2 inch below the patient’s upper lip
• Press the two skin barrier pads against the patient’s skin
• Hold the device in place until the barrier pads adhere well. This should take approximately thirty seconds

 

Step 4: Apply the adjustable neck strap

• Insert the narrow end of the strap through the plastic loop on the track
• Fasten the narrow end of the strap using the hook and loop closure
• Adjust straps on either side for added comfort and security. Do not overtighten
• Allow two fingers width between the strap and the back of the patient’s head

 

Step 5: Secure the endotracheal tube

• Squeeze the tabs on the sides of the gliding tube shuttle and move the clamp along the track to a location above the tube
• Remove the release liner from the ET tube wrap exposing the adhesive. Before applying the wrap to the tube, make sure the tube is dry and free of any residue
• Position the tube under the nonslip grippers
• Care should be taken to avoid aligning the inflation lumen directly under the nonslip grippers when securing the tube. Loop the wrap tightly around the tube, and pull the remaining portion of the wrap through the security clamp
• Secure the wrap by snapping the one-click security clamp shut (an audible click will be heard)

 

Routine Care for Hollister Anchor Tube Fastener

• To reposition the tube, squeeze the shuttle tabs on the outer edges and move in either direction along the tube track
• Reposition the tube side to side at least every two hours,1,2 or more frequently if the patient’s condition dictates, to minimize the risk of injury to the skin and/or lips from unrelieved pressure

Precautions:

• Not intended for use with pediatric(paediatric) patients
• Use caution in patients with full or swollen lips, dental appliances, facial swelling, and/or protruding teeth
• check the patient frequently to ensure that both tubes are secure and correctly positioned
• Inspect the patient’s lips and skin at least every two hours
• Discontinue use of the device if redness or skin irritation occurs
• The oral endotracheal tube fastener is indicated for single use