TRAECHEOSTOMY TUBES CUFFED

A cuffed tracheostomy tube has an inflatable balloon at its distal end that seals the airway when inflated. This seal is essential for patients on mechanical ventilation to ensure proper airflow and for those with a high risk of aspiration to protect the lungs from secretions. The cuff is inflated with air or sterile water to a prescribed pressure and is deflated when ventilation is not needed or a speaking valve is used.