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What Is the Rationale for Using a Low-Pressure Cuff on a Tracheostomy

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What is the rationale for using a low-pressure cuff on a tracheostomy tube?


A) To provide less pressure on the vocal cords, thereby allowing the patient to talk.
B) To place less pressure on the tracheal structure, reducing the incidence of ulceration.
C) To provide a seal against air leaks during ventilation.
D) Both B and C

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