The greater the number of attempts at endotracheal intubation, the higher the chance of success.

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This statement is false. The greater the number of attempts at endotracheal intubation, the higher the chance of complications, such as trauma to the airway, bleeding, and hypoxemia. It is important to have a skilled and experienced practitioner perform the intubation and limit the number of attempts to minimize complications.

The Greater the Number of Attempts at Endotracheal Intubation, the Higher