Question of the Week Inflated Cuff Tracheostomy
This video demonstrates how to perform tracheostomy cuff inflation and maintaining cuff pressure with an air cuff. To establish the evidence base for aspiration risk in the adult population when eating/drinking with a cuff-inflated tracheostomy. How to Inflate or Deflate a Cuff on a Tracheostomy Tube. #Shorts Life with a Vent Tracheostomy tubes may have a cuff. This is a little balloon at the end of the tube which can help to 'seal off' the airway. An inflated cuff can reduce the Cuff deflation trial (for ventilated patients) (National Tracheostomy Safety Project) ...