A surgical resident has asked that you assist in an elective tracheotomy procedure on an orally intubated patient. Which of the following would be an appropriate action?
A) Remove the oral tube just before tracheostomy tube insertion.
B) Remove the oral tube before the tracheotomy is performed.
C) Pull the oral tube only after the tracheostomy tube is placed.
D) Withdraw the oral tube 2 to 3 in while the incision is made.

Question

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After dissection to the anterior tracheal wall, the endotracheal tube is retracted to keep the tip of the tube inside the larynx.

A Surgical Resident Has Asked That You Assist in an Elective