In an Emergency Caused by Airway Obstruction, the Best Way

question 64

Multiple Choice

In an emergency caused by airway obstruction, the best way to secure a patent airway is with a/an ____________________________.

• A) tracheostomy
• B) endotracheal intubation
• C) cricothyrotomy
• D) cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• E) tonsillectomy

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A group of five large, interconnected freshwater lakes located on the border between the United States and Canada, significant for their water resources, biodiversity, and transportation routes.

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A group of five large interconnected freshwater lakes in North America that serve as a critical source of water, transportation, and recreation.