A 2-year-old child with croup has been intubated and the physician asks you to evaluate readiness for extubation. Which finding would most strongly indicate readiness?

• A. The patient is making normal quiet ventilatory efforts.
• B. Breath sounds are heard around the tube on auscultation.
• C. A negative sputum culture and sensitivity has been reported.
• D. The patient’s ABG are within normal range.

Answer: (B)