Question # 68

After interfacility transfer begins, the ventilator alarms “low exhaled VT.” The pilot balloon line is severed accidentally. The MOST appropriate action is:

Options:

A.

Over-inflate cuff repeatedly through the severed line

B.

Clamp the pilot tubing proximal to the break with a hemostat and secure; consider temporary one-way valve device

C.

Ignore and increase PEEP

D.

Remove ETT immediately without preparation

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