What Patients Are at High Risk for Postextubation Upper Airway

question 27

Multiple Choice

What patients are at high risk for postextubation upper airway obstruction?
1) Those with neuromuscular disorders
2) Those who have had major neck surgery
3) Those with infectious masses or abscesses

• A)2 and 3 only
• B)1 and 2 only
• C)1 and 3 only
• D)1, 2, and 3

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