Trach Collar

Hello, I was wondering if velcro trach collars were allowed in Monoplace chambers.

Apr 11, 2024 by James Yoo, RN

3 replies

Jeff Mize
RRT, CHT, UHMSADS

James,

Thank you for your question. Please give me more details about the collar brand. As a general rule, I prefer to avoid using Velcro in the monoplace chamber.

The hyperbaric safety director needs to perform a risk assessment on this item, as there is a perceived risk of static-producing materials. This risk assessment should also include input from the Medical Director.

Please let me know if you have nay additional thoughts.

Have a great day!

Jeff

Apr 11, 2024

James Yoo
RN

Thank you so much Mr Mize for getting back to me. I (safety director) wanted to avoid sending the patient in with the velcro trach collar as well but did not have any substitutes. Have you heard of anyone securing the sides of a trach tube with tegaderms/tape?

Apr 11, 2024

Jeff Mize
RRT, CHT, UHMSADS

James, One possible solution to consider is modifying the current trach collar by eliminating the Velcro portion and using transpore (plastic) tape to secure it. This modified collar could be reused during treatment, provided that it remains clean and undamaged.

Jeff

Apr 11, 2024

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