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The same patient, despite the best efforts of the anaesthetist, has not been successfully intubated after three attempts at laryngoscopy. Which of the following statements are correct?
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A. False. Plan B is not appropriate in this scenario.
B. True. Oxygenation is the priority.
C. False. An LMA should be inserted next, reducing the cricoid pressure during insertion.
D. True. This is a balance of risks. However, if the patient is relatively stable, it is in their interest to wake them up and perform an awake fibre-optic intubation.
E. True.
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