The Respiratory Therapist Is Monitoring the Cuff Pressure of a Tracheostomy

Multiple Choice

The respiratory therapist is monitoring the cuff pressure of a tracheostomy tube inserted in a patient who is receiving mechanical ventilation.The cuff pressure is measured at 41 cm H₂O.The respiratory therapist should immediately do which of the following?

A) Inject more air through the pilot balloon.
B) Release some of the air from the cuff.
C) Insert a new tracheostomy tube.
D) Do nothing; everything is acceptable.