Question: What are the risk factors for a bronchial intubation?

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Question: What are the risk factors for a bronchial intubation?

Answer: There are many risk factors including:

• Inadequate check of TT depth after intubation (including restricted view at laryngoscopy)
• Use of an uncut TT
• Manipulation of the head or neck during patient positioning
• The prone position
• Any surgery involving the shared airway

Useful tips 1. Flexion of the cervical spine advances a TT 2. TTs generally advance when patients are turned prone