- Reduction in laryngeal and vocal cord trauma 1
- Prolonged intubation associated with injury such as pressure necrosis and mucosal abrasions
- Reduced sedation requirement 1(better tolerated than ETT)
- Facilitation of gradual weaning from mechanical ventilation:
- Reduced work of breathing 1
- Reduced resistance and dead space 1
- Improved oral hygiene 1
- Allows rehabilitation:
- Improved mobility, speaking, oral intake 1
- Improved patient communication (written or spoken) 1
- Improved patient comfort 1
- Reduced LOS in ICU 1
- Reduced nursing care required 1
