🫁 Tracheostomy Tubes: Cuffed Vs. Uncuffed Cuffed tracheostomy tubes are usually used with mechanically vented patients. The “cuff”, or balloon, closes the rest of the airway to create a closed system between the ventilator and the lungs. Uncuffed tracheostomy tubes let air move around the tube and through the tube. These patients are usually breathing without a ventilator. What are some common trach emergencies you should be aware of when caring for a patient with a trach? Put your answer in th

Aidan joined the Aveanna family in 2019. He was just a little guy at the time, fighting to come home from the hospital with a G-tube, trach, and vent. Over time, little by little, he made incredible progress thanks to the consistent care of his Aveanna nurses and dedicated support from his family. First, Aidan came off the vent. Then he started eating by mouth and said goodbye to his G-tube. Eventually the only thing left was his trach. For the past year, he has been working through the trach re