The Kelley Circuit for Tracheostomy

We are pleased to be able to share information about the Kelley Circuit with you. The Kelley Circuit is a novel method of managing in-hospital self-ventilating tracheostomy patients that allows for humidification, filtration and closed-circuit suctioning.

The Kelley Circuit provides the following:

• Humidification and filtration upon inspiration (protection for patient)
• Filtration upon expiration (protection for the healthcare professional)
• Closed–circuit and sterile suctioning (protection for patient and health care professional)

The document is authored by James Kelley et al. from the Wellington Hospital in London, UK and contains a description of the solution, a link to a YouTube video on the solution and 4 case studies.

Please note that Atos Medical cannot give medical or clinical advice. Physicians and other health care providers reading this message should make independent, informed decisions about the care of their patients based on the individual condition and circumstances of each case. Always read the product instructions for use.