NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -On the other hand, cuff pressures that are too low place the patient at risk for aspiration of gastric contents and consequently, aspiration pneumonitis and pneumonia. This is why the authors recommend that cuff pressures be measured following all intubations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ideal Cuff Pressure A minimal pressure of 20 cm H2O is recommended to prevent aspiration and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).

Detailed explanation-3: -Lower cuff pressure may predispose the patient to aspiration of oropharyngeal secretions and the development of ventilator-associated pneumonia. Cuff pressure should be measured at least once per shift to maintain the pressure in the safe range to avoid injury to the trachea and minimize the risk of aspiration.

Detailed explanation-4: -Maintaining correct cuff pressure is important however this study showed that the properties of the ETT cuff may be equally important in preventing aspiration. The PneuX ETT consistently prevented aspiration in all experiments.