Endotracheal Intubation

A 65-year-old male with a history of recent food intake requires rapid sequence intubation (RSI) for acute respiratory failure. Which maneuver is primarily employed to prevent gastric regurgitation and aspiration during the intubation attempt?

A 40-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 6 following a severe head injury. Which of the following is the most critical immediate indication for endotracheal intubation in this patient?

Which of the following is considered the most reliable method for confirming endotracheal tube placement in an intubated patient with spontaneous circulation?

During a pre-anesthetic evaluation, a patient is found to have a Mallampati score of IV, limited neck extension, and a thyromental distance of less than 6 cm. These findings collectively suggest a high likelihood of:

Which of the following laryngoscope blades is designed to directly lift the epiglottis to expose the glottic opening?