Endotracheal Intubation in Poisoned Patients
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Which of the following is an advantage of endotracheal intubation in poisoned patients?

  • Decreased intracranial pressure
  • Reduced risk of hypoxia
  • Improved airway anatomy
  • Protection from aspiration of gastric contents (correct)

    • What potential adverse effect is associated with intubating an awake patient?

  • Improved ventilation
  • Coughing (correct)
  • Decreased heart rate
  • Reduced intracranial pressure

    • What can make emergency intubation challenging in poisoned patients?

  • Lack of secretions
  • Obscured vocal cords (correct)
  • Normal airway anatomy
  • Empty stomach

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