Endotracheal Tube Care

Summary

This video explains the use of a cuff manometer to measure and adjust cuff pressure for tracheostomy tubes. The manometer features a gauge to display pressure in centimeters of water, an inflator bulb for adding air to the cuff, and an air vent button for releasing air if the pressure becomes too high. To achieve the proper seal, the manometer is connected to the pilot balloon of the tracheostomy tube, and the pressure is adjusted to fall within the recommended range of 20-30 cmH2O, which is highlighted in green on the gauge.

Takeaways

• 😀 A cuff manometer is used to measure the cuff pressure of a tracheostomy tube.
• 😀 The manometer can also inflate or deflate the cuff by adding or removing air.
• 😀 The pressure is measured in centimeters of water (cmH2O).
• 😀 The manometer includes an inflator bulb and an air vent button to adjust the cuff pressure.
• 😀 Proper cuff sealing and pressure measurement involve attaching the manometer to the pilot balloon of the tracheostomy tube.
• 😀 The inflator bulb is used to add air to the cuff while monitoring the pressure gauge.
• 😀 The needle on the manometer should show a pressure between 20 and 30 cmH2O for correct cuff inflation.
• 😀 The red air vent button on the manometer releases air if the pressure is too high.
• 😀 The recommended cuff pressure is highlighted in green on the face of the manometer's gauge.
• 😀 Regular monitoring and adjustment of the cuff pressure are essential to avoid complications with the tracheostomy tube.

Q & A

What is the primary purpose of a cuff manometer?

The primary purpose of a cuff manometer is to measure the cuff pressure of a tracheostomy tube, and it can also be used to inflate the cuff or remove air from it.

How does a cuff manometer display the pressure?

The cuff manometer displays the pressure in centimeters of water (cmH2O).

What components are present on a cuff manometer?

A cuff manometer includes a gauge for pressure reading, an inflator bulb, and an air vent button for adjusting the pressure.

How do you use the inflator bulb on a cuff manometer?

To use the inflator bulb, squeeze it to add air and pressure to the cuff while watching the needle on the manometer increase.

What is the recommended range for cuff pressure on the manometer?

The recommended cuff pressure is between 20 and 30 cmH2O.

What does the red air vent button do on the manometer?

The red air vent button allows you to release air from the cuff if the pressure is too high.

Where should the manometer be attached when measuring cuff pressure?

The manometer should be attached to the pilot balloon of the tracheostomy tube.

What happens if the cuff pressure exceeds the recommended range?

If the cuff pressure is too high, you can use the air vent button to release air and reduce the pressure.

How is the recommended cuff pressure indicated on the manometer?

The recommended cuff pressure is highlighted in green on the face of the manometer gauge.

What is the purpose of the green highlight on the manometer gauge?

The green highlight on the manometer gauge indicates the recommended range for cuff pressure, typically between 20 and 30 cmH2O.