Buying trach tubes in the US?
Hi all,
I’m not based in the U.S. My 4-year-old son uses Shiley pediatric cuffless tracheostomy tubes, size 4.
He has had a trach pretty much since birth, and until recently we never had any issues getting replacement tubes locally. However, there seems to be some issue with imports right now, and I’m having a really hard time finding them.
I’ll be traveling to the U.S. soon, so I was thinking about buying several tubes while I’m there and bringing them back home.
Does anyone know where I could buy Shiley pediatric cuffless trach tubes in the U.S.? Can they be purchased directly by a parent, or do you need a prescription/doctor’s order?
Any recommendations for medical supply stores or online suppliers would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!