kellyRRT

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1. Trach care

   kellyRRT replied to happylush's topic in Pulmonary

   Cuffs only need to be deflated when you are completely changing the entire trach as in downsizing from say #6 to #4 or trouble with a blown cuff balloon. Routine trach care does not require cuff deflation. PMV was made to be place on the inner cannu...

2. Cuffed Trached pt while eating..what to do?

   kellyRRT replied to Miley22's topic in NCLEX

   Trachs are cuffed so patient can be mechanically ventilated. They are NOT cuffed for eating or aspiration prevention purposes. If a patient is able to eat, a cuffless trach is best. PMV valves assist in breathing while eating. PMV valve allows pa...