Which is false regarding endotracheal tube cuff?

A. Infant endotracheal tubes does not have cuffs

B. Cuff is meant to keep the tube firmly in the trachea

C. Lateral pressure exeed should not exceed 30 cm water

D. Cuff provides an aiight seal and facilitate controlled ventilation

Correct Answer: Cuff is meant to keep the tube firmly in the trachea

Description: Cuff has no role in fixation of the tube. 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. The objective was to maintain the ETT cuff pressure within a range of 20 to 30 cm H2O.

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