Directions for Use

Preparation
Step 1 After patient is intubated, select proper size NeoBar by using NeoBar measuring tape strip provided.

Place mid line of strip at septum and wrap to ear. Color that falls over opening of ear canal corresponds to NeoBar size.

Step 2 To ensure proper fit, position NeoBar across center of mouth, between upper and lower lips. NeoBar should not contact lips. Tabs must be just in front of ear.

Step 3 Clean and dry skin per hospital protocol.

Note: It is important for skin to be as clean and dry as possible. Tabs will not adhere properly to moist skin or hair. Oils and lotions will adversely affect adhesion.

DO NOT USE ALCOHOL.

Application
Step 1 Before removing liners, warm tabs in hands for 60 seconds. May also be held under radiant or heel warmer for 10 to 15 seconds.

Step 2 Peel and discard liners. Apply tabs in front of ear on bone and hold in place for 60 seconds to ensure proper adhesion.

Note: Ensure ET tube is below platform to reduce pressure on palate or gums.

Step 3 Wrap 1/2″ white or cloth tape completely around NeoBar platform first, then continue taping around both platform and tube.

Removal
Step 1 Replace NeoBar every 5 days or per hospital protocol, whichever is sooner.

Step 2 Unwrap tape to separate ET tube from NeoBar platform.

Step 3 Saturate tabs with water or saline.

Step 4 Slowly peel tabs away from skin as you swab with water or saline.

Emergency Removal
Carefully cut thin portion of NeoBar with blunt scissors at junction of bar and tab.

Remove NeoBar and attached ET tube.

Remove tabs later. (see Removal)

INDICATIONS FOR USE
The NeoBar is intended to secure an endotracheal tube. It is intended for use on pediatric (neonates, infants and children) patients.

CONTRAINDICATIONS, CAUTIONS & WARNINGS
The NeoBar is contraindicated for patients with infected or excoriated skin areas that would prevent the proper placement of the tabs.

It is not intended for use on adults.

Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

NeoBar should only be used while the patient is under the continuous, direct supervision of trained healthcare professionals.

Discontinue immediately if skin irritation occurs.

NeoBar should not contact lips.

Tabs will not adhere properly to moist skin or hair. Oils and lotions will adversely affect adhesion.

Do not use alcohol to clean skin prior to application.

For immediate removal, refer to DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Emergency Removal.

Single patient use only.