Portex Endotracheal Intubation Stylet Paediatric Single Use 2mm OD x 255mm Box of 10 (100/120/100)

The Portex Endotracheal Intubation Stylet Paediatric Single Use 2mm OD x 255mm Box of 10 (100/120/100) is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of paediatric airway intervention. In emergency medicine and anaesthesiology, achieving a rapid, secure airway in infants and children is a high-stakes clinical necessity. This malleable intubation aid provides the essential structural support required to navigate complex paediatric anatomy, ensuring that endotracheal tubes are positioned with maximum efficiency and minimal tissue trauma.

Why Choose This Product?

Portex is globally recognized for its commitment to clinical safety and high-performance design. Choosing this paediatric stylet ensures you are equipped with a device that strikes the perfect balance between rigidity and flexibility. The malleable aluminium core allows clinicians to customize the shape of the tube precisely to the patient’s airway profile, while the smooth polyethylene outer sleeve ensures the stylet can be withdrawn with zero resistance once the tube is secured. This disposable, single-use design also eliminates the risks associated with cross-contamination and the time-consuming sterilization processes required for reusable metal stylets.

Key Features & Benefits

• High-Malleability Aluminium Core: Allows for effortless adaptation to any desired curvature, facilitating easier navigation through restricted paediatric upper airways.

• Low-Friction Outer Sleeve: The high-density polyethylene coating ensures seamless insertion and withdrawal, protecting the delicate internal lining of the endotracheal tube.

• Paediatric Calibration: Specifically sized with a 2mm outside diameter (OD) and 255mm length, optimized for use with paediatric endotracheal tubes ranging from 2.5mm to 4.5mm I.D.

• Single-Use Sterility: Individually sterile-packed to maintain the highest standards of hygiene and reduce the risk of ventilator-associated infections.

• Cost-Efficient Packaging: Supplied in a box of 10 units, providing an organized and easily accessible supply for busy hospital departments and emergency service fleets.

Ideal Use Cases

• Emergency Anaesthesia: Critical for rapid sequence intubation (RSI) in neonatal and paediatric populations.

• Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU): Essential for routine or emergency tube replacements in ventilated children.

• Emergency Medical Services (EMS): A vital inclusion in paediatric jump kits and mobile life-support equipment.

Directions for Use

1. Shaping: Remove the stylet from its sterile package. Manually shape the aluminium core to the required curve to suit the patient’s anatomical airway structure.

2. Insertion: Lubricate the stylet if necessary and insert it into the endotracheal tube. Ensure the tip of the stylet does not extend beyond the end of the tube to prevent mucosal injury.

3. Intubation: Proceed with intubation following standard clinical guidelines.

4. Withdrawal: Once the endotracheal tube is correctly positioned in the trachea, gently withdraw the stylet while holding the tube in place to ensure it does not dislodge.

5. Disposal: Discard the used stylet in accordance with local clinical waste disposal protocols.

Important Safety/Storage Information

• Tip Placement: Never allow the tip of the stylet to protrude past the distal opening of the endotracheal tube, as this can cause severe trauma to the trachea or vocal cords.

• Single-Use Warning: This device is strictly for single-use. Never attempt to resterilize or reuse the stylet, as the aluminium core may lose its structural integrity.

• Storage: Store in a clean, dry, and temperature-controlled environment. Keep away from sharp objects and extreme heat, which could damage the polyethylene sleeve.