Cuffed Versus Cuffless Tracheostomy Tubes | 合法醫療器材資訊網

2021年6月10日—Acufflesstracheostomytubedoesnothaveacuff(balloonlikefeature)attheendofthetube.Ifthepatientdoesnotrequirethattheairfromthe ...

The 2019 novel corona virus COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increase in patients intubated and use of mechanical ventilation. The United States and globally, we are likely to see an increase in tracheostomy as well, as patients may have difficulty weaning and require longer periods of time on a vent. COVID-19 also has implications for healthcare workers, as there are shortages with workers becoming ill from the virus. Infection control is paramount in controlling the outbreak and protecting patients, healthcare workers and the community