Fenestrated vs. Non | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Afenestrationisaholeintheshaftofthetracheostomytube,abovethecurvature,andthereforealsoabovethecuffofacuffedtrachtube.

A fenestration is not necessary to be able to talk with a tracheostomy tube, although it will likely improve the loudness and ease of producing a voice. For more information, see Speaking with a Tracheostomy Tube.[2]

Although a fenestrated tube can make speech much easier for tracheostomy patients, it is important to understand that you must use a fenestrated inner cannula as well to achieve the benefits of the fenestration. Standard, non-fenestrated inner cannulas (most...