In considering a patient for endotracheal tube extubation, which of the following procedures would you recommend to determine the risk of postextubation upper airway obstruction?

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The cuff leak test is the recommended procedure to determine the risk of postextubation upper airway obstruction. The test involves deflating the endotracheal tube cuff and assessing for air leak around the tube during inspiration and expiration. If there is a leak, it suggests the patient's upper airway is likely to remain patent after extubation. If there is no leak, it suggests a higher risk of upper airway obstruction and further assessment may be required before extubation.

In Considering a Patient for Endotracheal Tube Extubation, Which of the Following