In the absence of neck or facial injuries, what is the procedure of choice to establish a patent tra-cheal airway in an emergency?
a. Surgical tracheotomy
b. Orotracheal intubation
c. Nasotracheal intubation
d. Cricothyrotomy
ANS: B
Orotracheal intubation is the preferred route for establishing an emergency tracheal airway.
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