4. Try to leave the fresh trach undisturbed for 48 hours Suctioning obviously must be performed but as gently as possible
5. Complications Associated with ET and Trach Tubes Can be due to the insertion procedure or from having the tube in the airway
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11. Cuff Pressure Should NOT Exceed 25-30 cmH2O! The pressure in the cuff should be checked often, eg each ventilator check
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15. Again, these techniques should be utilized each time the cuff is checked If high pressures are needed initially, the artificial airway is probably too small If cuff pressures gradually increase, damage to the trachea may be occurring
16. Extubation Done when none of the four indications for an artificial airway exist