Which is a common indicator for an "awake intubation"?
a. Large mouth
b. Absent tonsils
c. Dentures
d. Enlarged tongue
ANS: D
Reasons for an awake intubation, done before the induction of general anesthesia are acromegaly, an anterior larynx, enlarged tongue, limited oral cavity, jaw fixation, short neck, or limited cervical range of motion.
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