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Tracheostomy tubes are changed electively in some situations. Which of the following statements should prompt an elective, planned change of tube?
Select true or false for each of the following statements.
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A. True. Most manufacturers suggest that the tube is changed every 28 days. This reduces the risk of granuloma formation and tube occlusion.
B. True.
C. True. The tube may be changed for an uncuffed or fenestrated tube, following a successful trial of cuff deflation.
D. True. The safest tube for non-specialist environments is an uncuffed tube because if this blocks, the patient may be able to breathe around it.
E. False. This is an emergency situation and requires careful assessment of the airway and the patient. Tube removal may be required, but only after following the emergency algorithm.
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