Patients with trismus often require:
A) premedication with lidocaine before being intubated.
B) hyperventilation to reduce severe intracranial pressure.
C) sedation or chemical paralysis to facilitate airway control.
D) immediate tracheal intubation before the airway swells shut.
Answer: C) sedation or chemical paralysis to facilitate airway control.
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