TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE

A tracheostomy tube for insertion into the trachea to support breathing having a concave sealing balloon which, when inflated, assumes a cylindrical shape and therefore forms a seal between the cannula and the trachea over an extended axial length, the tracheostomy tube also incorporating an inner cannula which is disposed within and throughout the entire length of the outer cannula and is connected to the outer cannula by a removable fitting which assures a pneumatic seal between the two cannulas, the tracheostomy tube also including a rotatable connector which allows attachment to respiration support equipment in a variety of angular positions. The portion of the tracheostomy tube which extends outside of the patient is hinged to a swivel neck flange which makes the tube adaptable to various anatomies. The tube leading to the sealing balloon is controlled by an isolation valve outside of the patient which allows quick sealing and releasing of the pressure within the sealing balloon.