Tracheostomy Tube Cuff | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Returningthepatienttoamorenormalphysiology,includingclosingthesystemthroughtheuseofabias-closedposition,no-leakValve;;Restoringspeechand ...

Director of Clinical Education-Respiratory Passy-Muir Inc.

Care of patients with tracheostomy has become a frequent topic of discussion in the medical industry and publications. Due to this focus, details related to the care plan of such patients are of concern and must be considered. This brief discussion highlights one aspect of patient care which has been noted to be of importance, the safety and efficacy of cuff deflation, especially when using a bias-closed position, no-leak Valve.

The purpose of the inflated tracheostomy tube cuff is to direct airflow through the tracheostomy tube. This is typically during mechanical ventilation when the ventilator circuit must be closed to control and monitor ventilation for the ventilator pat...