The endotracheal tube cuff-leak test as a predictor for postextubation stridor.

Abstract

Failing the CLT was not an accurate predictor of PES and should not be used as an indication for either delaying extubation or initiating other specific therapy. Female patients, those whose ratio of ETT size to laryngeal diameter was > 45%, and patients intubated for > 6 d were more likely to develop PES.