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jlmhmf

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Which is a common indicator for an awake intubation?
 
  a. Large mouth
  b. Absent tonsils
  c. Dentures
  d. Enlarged tongue

Question 2

Which is an indicator of a difficult airway?
 
  a. A mobile cervical spine
  b. Long neck
  c. Enlarged tongue
  d. Enlarged nares


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Reasons for an awake intubation, done before the induction of general anesthesia are acromegaly, an anterior larynx, enlarged tongue, limited oral cavity, jaw fixation, short neck, or limited cervical range of motion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Some indicators include a short neck, immobility of the cervical spine, enlarged tongue, chin or jaw deformities, or previous tracheostomy scar.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 18, 2018
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