Approximately how deep should an endotracheal tube be placed on an adult male?

a. 23 cm at the teeth
b. 21 cm at the teeth
c. 19 cm at the teeth
d. 17 cm at the teeth


ANS: A
In men, the tube should be positioned approximately 23 cm at the teeth (incisors) and 21 cm in women.

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