Red Flags

The following situations could be considered tracheostomy 'Red Flags'.

Select true or false for each of the following statements.

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A. True. This may be an early warning that the tube tip is displaced or obstructed.

B. False. This configuration should allow airflow via the upper airways.

C. True. Cuffs typically require 5-10 mL of air. Having to hyper-inflate the cuff suggests either a defective cuff or malposition of the tube.

D. False. Small amounts of bleeding are to be expected following surgery.

E. True. Air should not be escaping proximally via the upper airways. The cuff may be damaged or the tube tip mal-positioned.

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