What Is the Purpose of a Cuff on an Artificial

question 100

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a cuff on an artificial tracheal airway?

• A) To seal off and protect the lower airway
• B) To stabilize the tube and prevent its movement
• C) To provide a means to determine tube position via radiograph
• D) To help clinicians determine the depth of tube insertion

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