Routine Adult Tracheostomy Surgical Technique Basics: Must-Know to Avoid! [105A] Didactic

🫁 Tracheostomy Tubes: Cuffed Vs. Uncuffed Cuffed tracheostomy tubes are usually used with mechanically vented patients. The “cuff”, or balloon, closes the rest of the airway to create a closed system between the ventilator and the lungs. Uncuffed tracheostomy tubes let air move around the tube and through the tube. These patients are usually breathing without a ventilator. What are some common trach emergencies you should be aware of when caring for a patient with a trach? Put your answer in th