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Veterinary Technician

Category - Anesthesia

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What is the first step involved with intubating a small animal?
  1. Place the patient in sternal recumbency
  2. Place the patient in lateral recumbency
  3. Extend the neck and raise the head
  4. Use laryngoscope to visualize the glottis
Explanation
Answer: A - The first step involved with intubating a small animal is to place the patient in sternal recumbency. Following this, an assistant can help raise the head and extended the neck to proceed with the intubation. Once intubation is complete, the patient can be placed into lateral recumbency.
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