网页Learn about the features and functions of cuffed and un-cuffed tracheostomy tubes, as well as fenestrated, single and double cannula tubes. See illustrations, diagrams and video demonstrations of airflow patterns and suctioning techniques.
Cuff Deflation | Tracheostomy Education
网页2019年6月5日 · The cuff fills the tracheal space around the tracheostomy tube to prevent airflow from escaping around the tube and through the upper airway. Instead, airflow is directed through the tracheostomy tube, which allows the ventilator to control and monitor ventilation for individuals on mechanical ventilation.
网页2021年11月30日 · A comprehensive guide to different types of tracheostomy tubes, their indications, features, sizes and cuffs. Learn the differences between cuffed and uncuffed trachs, and how to choose the best one for your patient.
Update on management of tracheostomy - BJA Education
网页Occasionally, cuff leaks around a tracheostomy can be intermittent. Potential causes include: an underinflated cuff, a defective or damaged cuff, or high ventilation pressures that exceed the cuff pressure. Tubes that are too small for the trachea often require high cuff pressures to create a seal.
Tracheostomy tube cuff considerations: Impact ... - Dysphagia …
网页2019年10月14日 · Learn how a tracheostomy tube cuff can affect swallowing and how to manage it with a multidisciplinary team. Find out the purpose of a cuff and the benefits of using a Passy Muir Valve for communication and swallowing.
网页Learn how to take care of your tracheostomy (trach), an opening in the neck for air to flow into the lungs. This guide covers trach parts, suctioning, stoma care, changing trach, breathing devices, emergencies and more.
AARC Clinical Practice Guideline: Management of Pediatric …
网页2021年1月1日 · This article provides evidence-based recommendations for the management of pediatric patients with tracheostomy in the acute care setting. It covers the selection of cuffed vs uncuffed tracheostomy tubes, communication devices, daily care bundles, humidification, oral feedings, and care coordination.
Living with a Tracheostomy Tube and Stoma - Johns Hopkins Medicine
网页For tracheostomy tubes with cuffs, check with your surgeon’s office for specific cuff orders. Check cuff pressure every four hours (usual pressure 15–20 mm Hg). In general, the cuff pressure should be as low as possible while still maintaining an adequate seal for ventilation.
Percutaneous Tracheostomy | New England Journal of Medicine
网页2020年10月28日 · Tracheal stenosis can occur anywhere along the trachea, from the tracheal stoma to the cuff of the tracheostomy tube. Stomal stenosis results from the trauma of tube insertion or...
Tracheostomy management - BJA Education
网页The steps in a typical tracheostomy weaning programme are cuff deflation, restitution of supraglottic airway through the use of a one-way valve and/or cap, and decannulation . A cap occludes the tracheostomy and restores normal airflow, whereas a one-way valve opens during inspiration to allow inhalation of air via the tracheostomy tube and ...