SPECS
| Brand name | VAMA Cannula |
| Reference | VMA |
| Indications | VAMA has as main indication its use in the intubation guided by a fibroscopic. It is recommended endotracheal tubes up to 8mm of internal diameter. It can be used in awake or anesthetic patients, with or without muscular sedatives. |
| Characteristics | • Latex free. • Recommended in adults. • Prepared for single use. Disposable. • Facilitates fibroscopic intubation. • Single and easy cannula removal. |
| Design | • Anatomical shape. • Laser guide mark. • Slipped gap. |
| Advantages | • Comfort for the doctor and patient. • Easy to use. • The special laser mark facilitates the introduction and guide of the fibroscopy. • Slipped gap which allows the cannula removal without keeping out the endotracheal tube. |
| Size | 105.74 x 42 x 16.5 mm |
| Volume | Cannula volume 10cm3. Tip volume 1.9cm3. |
| Presentation | Supplied non-sterile. |
GENERAL PROCEDURE
Step 1
Fibroscopic introduction using an endotracheal tube thought VAMA cannula.
Step 2
Fix the cannula and move endotracheal tube backward. With dominant hand extract the slipped gap.
Step 3
Move down the endotracheal tube and extract from the mouth the VAMA cannula following its natural curve.
