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NREMT Advanced EMT Practice Test #3

Category - EMT-I/99

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There are times in which tracheal intubation should be avoided. Which condition would this be true for?
  1. Rapid deterioration of life
  2. Numerous lacerations to the face
  3. Epiglottitis
  4. Cleft lip
Explanation
Answer - C - Tracheal intubation should be avoided in patients with epiglottitis. Any unnecessary agitation of the patient can cause immediate laryngospasm and subsequent airway obstruction. If there is rapid deterioration of life or complete airway obstruction, orotracheal intubation could be attempted.
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