You have an endotracheal tube that is in good position, but the cuff is leaking. What could you use to "salvage" the tube without replacing it?

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The Respironics, Inc., PressureEasy is specifically designed to detect and correct cuff leaks without having to remove the endotracheal tube. It automatically maintains the desired cuff pressure and alerts the caregiver if there are any abnormalities or leaks. Using this device would be the best option to salvage the tube without having to replace it. The other options listed (A, B, and D) may provide temporary fixes but do not address the underlying issue of the cuff leakage and may not be as effective or reliable as the PressureEasy.

You Have an Endotracheal Tube That Is in Good Position