A patient's inability to clear secretions from the lower airways along with a need for positive-pressure mechanical ventilator assistance is an indication for which of the following airway devices?

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The primary reasons for employing endotracheal intubation include (1)an upper airway obstruction,(2)an inability to protect the lower airways from aspiration,(3)an inability to clear secretions from the lower airways,and (4)the need for positive-pressure mechanical ventilator assistance.

A Patient's Inability to Clear Secretions from the Lower Airways