Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

What is similar to a tracheostomy but is shorter and larger in diameter?
  1. Laryngeal mask airway
  2. Laryngeal tube
  3. Oropharyngeal airway
  4. Nasopharyngeal airway
Explanation
Answer: B-A laryngeal tube is similar to a tracheostomy but is shorter and larger in diameter.

A laryngeal tube is used after a laryngectomy has been performed. It is to maintain a patent airway. It is shorter in length but larger in diameter than a tracheostomy. It cannot be plugged.
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