Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation vs. Tracheal Suctioning via Tracheostomy Tubes for Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Abstract

For ventilator-dependent patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, mechanical insufflation-exsufflation via a tracheostomy tube with an inflated cuff may be more effective in eliminating airway secretions than conventional tracheal suctioning.