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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

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What are the main reasons for using an inflating artificial airway cuff?
  1. Seal the airway for mechanical ventilation.
  2. Prevent aspiration into the lungs.
  3. Keep the artificial airway in the center of the trachea.
  4. Reduce trauma to the airway.
Explanation
Answers: A, B and C- The main reasons for using an inflated artificial airway cuff are to seal the airway for mechanical ventilation, to prevent aspiration into the lungs, and to keep the artificial airway in the center of the trachea.
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