Question # 59

During transport, your paralyzed patient suddenly shows rising peak pressure, normal plateau, and high-pressure alarm. EtCO₂ waveform becomes irregular, and you hear “whistling” at the tube. The MOST appropriate immediate action is:

Options:

A.

Fully deflate the cuff and advance the tube

B.

Re-inflate/assess cuff seal, check pilot balloon integrity, and retape at prior depth

C.

Increase PEEP by 5 cm H₂O

D.

Switch to SIMV to reduce alarms

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