How Do You Check Cuff Pressure

Attach the cuff pressure manometer to the pilot balloon of the tracheostomy tube.Note the pressure reading, which should be 20-25mmHg.If it is not, adjust the pressure reading to 20-25mmHg by inflating the cuff with air to increase the pressure, or by removing air from the cuff to decrease the pressure.

How do you measure cuff pressure?

1. Attach the cuff pressure manometer to the pilot balloon of the tracheostomy tube.
2. Note the pressure reading, which should be 20-25mmHg.
3. If it is not, adjust the pressure reading to 20-25mmHg by inflating the cuff with air to increase the pressure, or by removing air from the cuff to decrease the pressure.

What is normal cuff pressure?

The cuff is inflated to seal the airway to deliver mechanical ventilation. A cuff pressure between 20 and 30 cm H2O is recommended to provide an adequate seal and reduce the risk of complications. Survey results5–7 indicate that cuff pressure is usually monitored and adjusted every 8 to 12 hours.