Cuffed vs. Uncuffed Tracheostomy Tube. What is the Difference?

A tracheostomy tube is an artificial airway which bypasses a person’s upper airway. The tracheostomy tube is inserted directly into the trachea via a surgically created hole called a stoma.
Tracheostomy tubes can be made from several different types of materials and can come in various styles. One key feature which differentiates tracheostomy tubes into two distinct groups is the presence or absence of a balloon-like structure called a cuff. Join me this week as I discuss the difference between cuffed and uncuffed tracheostomy tubes. #lifewithavent #tracheostomy
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[@ipman3358]

Physio student watching your video before exam, very useful video to watch for a quick revision/reminder. Thank you and wish you the best of health.

[@LifewithaVent]

Thank you so much. I am glad it was useful. I hope all went well with your exam.

[@jessica44120]

Thank you so much for explaining this cuff and uncuffed for me. I currently take care of a lady with a trach and feeding tube and never knew what cuffed or uncuffed meant or the reasons why. This makes so much more sense to me now 😊

[@LifewithaVent]

I am glad the video was helpful. All my best to you.

[@kimberlyturrubiate1946]

Thank you so much for explaining this simplified to get a better understanding about tracheotomy. My son has a trachea this is all new to me

[@LifewithaVent]

Thank you for your kind words. All my best to you and your son.

[@raquelisela]

thank you so much for this amazing information. I am a nursing student and I have learn a lot from your videos

[@LifewithaVent]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@aliemmanuel7020]

Woooow.. Learning from you is just the best thing .. Thank you so much .. I Pray for good health sweetheart

[@LifewithaVent]

Thank you so much.

[@Speedstrengthtv]

Thank you for this simple perfect explanation. Best of health.

[@LifewithaVent]

Thank you.

[@faithangel1254]

My mom will be having this surgery soon this week... thank you for your informative videos. This whole process is scary to me. She has been in ICU for over a month with other medical conditions.

[@LifewithaVent]

Thank you for sharing some of your story with me. I hope everything goes well for your mom. All my best to you and your mom.

[@tamiltopridersongstamiltop4511]

Thanks mam

[@xluluxlollipopsx67]

Hi again, my father decided on getting a trach after much resistance. He is scheduled to get a trach tomorrow. He needs a trach because he is unable to clear secretions and has chronic aspiration. If can breathe on his own is better to use uncuff trach so he can breathe using nose and mouth

[@xluluxlollipopsx67]

Thanks

[@LifewithaVent]

Hello. The first tracheostomy tube your father will get will most likely be a cuffed tracheostomy tube. (If you ask your father's doctor, they will be able to tell you which tracheostomy tube they used.) Usually, about a month after surgery is when the first tracheostomy tube is replaced. You will want to ask your father's doctor which trach tube is best for him. As a general rule, cuffed tracheostomy tubes are only used for people who use a ventilator. Uncuffed trach tubes are used for most other people. I hope everything goes well tomorrow. All my best to you and your father.

[@xluluxlollipopsx67]

Thank you so much for responding.

[@LifewithaVent]

@@xluluxlollipopsx67 How is your father doing?

[@xluluxlollipopsx67]

@Life with a Vent Hi, I hope your year is going well. I didn't respond earlier because I wanted to only share something positive. After the procedure, my father was really down. I felt like it may have been the wrong decision, but I'm happy to report that his mood is slowly improving, and he even admitted the trach helps his condition. He was very against the trach because he has to manage various health concerns, so I didn't want to add another, but I am glad to report it was the right decision. Thank you for your videos and responding it helped during a very stressful time. Blessings to you.

[@kellys6580]

Thanks!

[@EDanimation_]

Hi. Can we practice blinding with cuffed trach tube?

[@LifewithaVent]

Hello. My apologies. I do not understand your comment. What is blinding?

[@BadAnthony]

you're amazing

[@LifewithaVent]

Thank you.

[@editor123_ROCKS]

Hi can you please tell me with trech can swollow food?

[@fayrain8422]

Yes. You. Can. ... I. Have. A. Trach.... I. Can. Eat. Food.

[@editor123_ROCKS]

@@fayrain8422 thanks for quick reply are you living in USA mam?

[@tamiltopridersongstamiltop4511]

How is your mom she is okay now mam ?

[@LifewithaVent]

Hello. She is doing okay.

[@tamiltopridersongstamiltop4511]

@@LifewithaVent good mam and take care of you mam I am kavi I am from India ... Thanks for your kindly reply mam

[@Lungs523]

You’re videos are very good❣️please keep them coming we benefit from then a lot 😍🩵

[@LifewithaVent]

Thank you for your kind words.