An underinflated ET cuff is suspected with the presence of:
A. Tracheomalacia
B. Decreased phonation
C. Tracheoesophageal fistula
D. Aspiration of gastric contents
D
D. Aspiration and phonation can occur when cuff is underinflated.
A. Tracheomalacia can occur when the cuff is overinflated.
B. Ability for phonation increases when cuff is underinflated.
C. Tracheoesophageal fistula can occur when the cuff is overinflated.
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