Evidence and alternatives to the routine use of cuffed tracheostomy tubes in spontaneously breathing patients with neurological disorders

The current data does not support the routine use of cuffed TT in non-ventilated patients with neurological impairment and a high risk of aspiration. Prospective studies are required to compare the benefit of cuffed vs. cuffless TT in this population to prevent aspiration pneumonia.

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Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
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2026-02-25
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2026.1737845
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Dysphagia Assessment and Management
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Evidence and alternatives to the routine use of cuffed tracheostomy tubes in spontaneously breathing patients with neurological disorders

Paul Diesener, K. Krakow, Bettina Arca-Tschudi, Monika Rüegg
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
Dysphagia Assessment and Management
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Evidence and alternatives to the routine use of cuffed tracheostomy tubes in spontaneously breathing patients with neurological disorders

Paul Diesener, K. Krakow, Bettina Arca-Tschudi, Monika Rüegg
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Abstract

The current data does not support the routine use of cuffed TT in non-ventilated patients with neurological impairment and a high risk of aspiration. Prospective studies are required to compare the benefit of cuffed vs. cuffless TT in this population to prevent aspiration pneumonia.

Frontiers in Rehabilitation SciencesVol. 7
Private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein (LI), Office of the Director (US), Neurological Surgery (US), Rehaklinik Zihlschlacht (CH)
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