In considering a patient for endotracheal tube extubation, which of the following procedures would you recommend to determine the risk of postextubation upper airway obstruction?

a. Methylene blue test
b. Pre- and postbronchodilator
c. Cuff leak test
d. Forced vital capacity


ANS: C
The cuff leak test is recommended to detect airway obstruction before extubation.

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