To suction an endotracheal tube the measurement of the soft catheter is from the tip of the endotracheal tube to the level of the carina, which lies at approximately the sternal notch. In the adult patient, typically a ___ Fr. suction catheter is used
A) 4
B) 8
C) 14
D) 20
Answer: C
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