While assessing an adult male receiving invasive mechanical…
While assessing an adult male receiving invasive mechanical ventilation, a respiratory therapist notes breath sounds suddenly are markedly decreased, the cuff pressure is 5 cm H2O, and airflow is coming from the patient’s mouth during each positive pressure breath. The tube depth remains at 22 cm at the lip. Air is added to the cuff, but the cuff pressure is not maintained. Which of the following should the therapist recommend?
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