The BEST way to be certain that the ET tube has passed through the vocal cords is to:
A) feel the ridges of the tracheal wall with the ET tube.
B) visualize the tube passing between the vocal cords.
C) note the appropriate color change of the capnographer.
D) ensure the presence of bilaterally equal breath sounds.
Answer: B) visualize the tube passing between the vocal cords.
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