cuffed/cuffless trach cannula

Mar 29, 2008 12:37 AM

by Nursebarebari

To the pulm nurses and resp therapist. I work on a med/surg and step down unit and occasionally I get pts on vent. My question is what is the different b/w cuffed and cuffless trach cannula. Your input would be really appreciated.
thanks

**NRSKarenRN** · Mar 31, 2008, 08:57 AM

Re: cuffed/cuffless trach cannula

Cuffed tubes allow positive pressure ventilation and prevent aspiration. If the cuff isn't necessary for those reasons, patients will use a cuffless tube Some patients with a cuffed tube will use minimal leak technique for cuff inflation which will still permit speaking and swallowing of secreations.

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cuffed/cuffless trach cannula

cuffed/cuffless trach cannula

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