During pre-hospital RSI, after induction and neuromuscular blockade, the intubation attempt reveals a Grade 3 Cormack-Lehane view. What does this grad...

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During pre-hospital RSI, after induction and neuromuscular blockade, the intubation attempt reveals a Grade 3 Cormack-Lehane view. What does this grade indicate?

Accepted Answer

Only the epiglottis is visible

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Partial view of the vocal cords

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Full view of the vocal cords

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Neither the epiglottis nor the vocal cords are visible

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View of the arytenoid cartilages only

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Laryngoscopy Grading

During pre-hospital RSI, after induction and neuromuscular blockade, the intubation attempt reveals a Grade 3 Cormack-Lehane view. What does this grade indicate?