Q:

Why should I use an EDD?  I’ve been doing this for years and haven’t needed one yet.

A:

Unfortunately, research has shown that proper ET tube placement is a national problem. Confirmation of an intubation by physical findings alone is no longer good enough. The National Standard is now confirmation by more than one method.¹  We are advocating using the “Confirmation Triad” which includes using:

1.      Physical Findings – Visualization / Auscultation

2.      PosiTube EDD – Immediate Positive Confirmation

3.      Capnography / Capnomemtery – Long Term Monitoring

Q:

What makes the PosiTube so much better than competitive products?

A:

§         Control - the handles give the user control over the ET Tube, the 90º elbow and the PosiTube.

§         Immediate confirmation – in the time it takes to pull back on the syringe plunger you will know

§         90º Elbow - the elbow changes the direction of the pull. In-line movement of 3-5 cm’s can either extubate the patient or push the tube into the right mainstem bronchus.

§         Clear Barrel – condensation can be visualized in the barrel of the PosiTube.

§         Low cost

§         Purpose built - the PosiTube was designed and built for this one use.

Q:

What is the benefit of a detachable 90º elbow? 

A:

The PosiTube was built to work with all different types of BVM’s and O2 circuits. Some come with 90º turns built in and some don’t. A detachable 90º elbow provides maximum flexibility to work with any system available.

Q:

Can I use the PosiTube with a Colormetric device?

A:

Yes,

Colormetric devices have benefits:

§         Low cost

§         Longer term monitoring

They have limitations that the PosiTube resolves:

§         A shelf life

§         Slower confirmation waiting for the paper to change color

§         False readings from the ingestion of CO₂ from beverages

§         Does not work on patients that have been down for an extended period ( they’re not expelling CO₂ )

Q:

Can I use the PosiTube with Capnography / Capnometery?

A:

Yes,

Capnography / Capnometery has benefits

§         Long term monitoring

It has limitations that the PosiTube resolves:

§         Slower confirmation waiting for the monitor

§         Does not work on patients that have been down for an extended period ( they’re not expelling CO₂ )

Q:

How will I know that I’m in the trachea?

A:

If they are in the trachea the syringe will pull back freely. You may also see fogging or condensation in the barrel.

Q:

How will I know that I’m in the esophagus?

A:

The user will feel a strong resistance when they pull on the syringe. Each user needs to train with the PosiTube to feel the difference between the resistance of a blocked tube and the free pull of the trachea.

Q:

Is the PosiTube reusable?

A:

No, the FDA requires that the device be disposable.

Q:

Is the Posi Tube Latex Free?

A:

Yes, all of its components are made from non-latex plastics.