While checking a crash cart for intubation equipment, you find the following: suction equipment, oxygen apparatus, two laryngoscopes and assorted blades, five tubes, Magill forceps, tape, lubricating gel, and local anesthetic. What is missing?
1) Obturator
2) Syringe(s)
3) Resuscitator bag and mask
4) Tube stylet
A)1, 2, and 3 only
B)2 and 4 only
C)2, 3, and 4 only
D)1, 2, 3, and 4

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A syringe is needed to inflate the cuff of the endotracheal tube, a resuscitator bag and mask are essential for ventilation, and a tube stylet helps guide the tube during intubation. An obturator is not typically part of intubation equipment.

While Checking a Crash Cart for Intubation Equipment, You Find