A Child Orally Intubated Because of Laryngotracheal Stenosis Has an Air

question 10

Multiple Choice

A child orally intubated because of laryngotracheal stenosis has an air leak at 25 cm H₂O. What action does the therapist take now?

• A) The therapist should recommend that a tracheotomy be performed.
• B) The therapist needs to insert an oral ETT smaller than the one in place.
• C) The therapist must insert an oral ETT large enough to stop the leak.
• D) The therapist should do nothing because this situation is acceptable for this type of patient.

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