In children does the use of a cuffed tracheostomy tube prevent aspirative pneumonia?

Report By: Henrique Monteiro Neto - PICU Director
Institution: Hospital estadual de Diadema
Date Submitted: 18th October 2005
Last Modified: 18th October 2005
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [tracheostomized pediatric patients with swallowing incoordination and recurrent pneumonia] does [the use of a cuffed tracheostomy tube] [prevent aspirative pneumonia?]