Which statement is false?
A)lignocaine 1mg/kg may blunt the increase in ICP with instrumentation of the larynx.
B)In this setting lignocaine should be given no more than 20 secs prior to other agents
C)The standard adult blade for intubation is called the Macintosh blade
D)The straight blade for paediatric intubation is the Miller blade
E)The adult blade with a hinged tip that lifts the epiglottis is the McCoy blade

Question

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Lignocaine, when used to blunt the increase in intracranial pressure (ICP) associated with laryngeal instrumentation, should be administered 1-5 minutes prior to the procedure, not within 20 seconds as stated. This allows adequate time for the drug to take effect.

Which Statement Is False