What Is the Purpose of Placing a Small Towel Under

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of placing a small towel under the occiput of a 4-year-old patient who is undergoing oral intubation?

• A) To prevent unnecessary pressure from being exerted on the occiput
• B) To enable the clinician to more easily move the patient's tongue to the left
• C) To obtain a better alignment and visualization of the airway
• D) To assist in maintaining the patency of the upper airway

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