Hollister Anchor Fast Quick Reference Care Tips

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This is a quick reference guide for the application and routine care of the Anchor Fast oral endotracheal tube fastener.*
The Anchor Fast tube fastener secures oral endotracheal tubes ranging in size from 5 to 10 mm in diameter.
Application
Step 1
Prepare the skin
Step 2
Remove the release liners
Step 3
Place the device on the patient
Step 4
Apply the adjustable neck strap
Step 5
Secure the endotracheal tube
Routine Care
Anchor Fast
Oral Endotracheal Tube Fastener
Quick Reference Care Tips
•
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
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Remove the release liners from the two skin barrier pads
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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
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Press the two skin barrier pads against the patient's skin
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Hold the device in place until the barrier pads adhere well. This should take
approximately thirty seconds
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Insert the narrow end of the strap through the plastic loop on the track
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Fasten the narrow end of the strap using the hook and loop closure
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Adjust straps on either side for added comfort and security. Do not overtighten
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Allow two fingers width between the strap and the back of the patient's head
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Squeeze the tabs on the sides of the gliding tube shuttle and move the clamp
along the track to a location above the tube
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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
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Position the tube under the nonslip grippers
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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
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Secure the wrap by snapping the one-click security clamp shut (an audible click
will be heard)
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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,
the patient's condition dictates, to minimize the risk of injury to the skin and/or
lips from unrelieved pressure
Visit www.hollister.com to view video instructions for product application.
* CAUTION: PRIOR TO USING THE ANCHOR FAST ORAL ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE
FASTENER BE SURE TO READ THE PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE.
LATEX-FREE
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