If used properly, and under the correct circumstances, sedation during airway management:
A) chemically paralyzes the patient, thus facilitating placement of an advanced airway device.
B) effectively increases patient compliance, thus making definitive airway management safer to perform.
C) significantly reduces the pain and discomfort associated with laryngoscopy and ET intubation.
D) minimizes the risks of bradycardia and hypotension that occasionally occur during advanced airway management.
Answer: B) effectively increases patient compliance, thus making definitive airway management safer to perform.
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