Assertion: inner cannula | /r/AtLocation | place
Facets:
value: for some tracheostomy tubes
type: PURPOSE
value: to provide a 15mm hub
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: For some tracheostomy tubes (Kapitex and Shiley), the inner cannula must be in place to provide a 15mm hub to connect to the ventilator circuit, resuscitation equipment, speaking valves and caps.
text: If an inner cannula is in place, it should be removed, inspected and cleaned regularly to ensure patency, and spare cannulae should always be at the bedside.3