Signs and Symptoms of Cuff Leakage

•  Audible or auscultated inspiratory leak over larynx

•  Patient able to audibly vocalize

•  Pilot balloon deflated

•  Loss of inspiratory or expiratory volume on mechanically ventilated patient

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