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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Airway

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The narrowest portion of the infant’s upper airway is:

Cricoid cartilage
Thyroid cartilage
Trachea
Epiglottis

Explanation

Answer: A - The cricoid cartilage is the narrowest portion of the upper airway in an infant. This makes infants particularly susceptible to airway obstructions and epiglottitis. When assessing an infant’s airway, be sure to listen for sounds of stridor. Stridor is indicative of severe airway compromise.

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