- Reduction in laryngeal and vocal cord trauma
- Prolonged intubation associated with injury such as pressure necrosis and mucosal abrasions
- Reduced sedation requirement (better tolerated than ETT)
- Facilitation of gradual weaning from mechanical ventilation:
- Reduced work of breathing
- Reduced resistance and dead space
- Improved oral hygiene
- Allows rehabilitation:
- Improved mobility, speaking, oral intake
- Improved patient communication (written or spoken)
- Improved patient comfort
- Reduced LOS in ICU
- Reduced nursing care required
