What is the purpose of the pilot balloon on an endotracheal or a tracheostomy tube?
a. To help ascertain proper tube position
b. To minimize mucosal trauma during inser-tion
c. To monitor cuff status and pressure
d. To protect the airway against aspiration
ANS: C
A small filling tube leads from the cuff to a pilot balloon, used to monitor cuff status and pres-sure once the tube is in place.
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