A pre-hospital team is attempting to intubate a critically unwell 3-year-old child. Per RCUK 2025 paediatric airway guidance, what is the maximum numb...

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A pre-hospital team is attempting to intubate a critically unwell 3-year-old child. Per RCUK 2025 paediatric airway guidance, what is the maximum number of intubation attempts before focusing on alternative oxygenation strategies?

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Four attempts

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Three attempts

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Five attempts

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One attempt only

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Two attempts

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Paediatric Intubation Attempt Limit

A pre-hospital team is attempting to intubate a critically unwell 3-year-old child. Per RCUK 2025 paediatric airway guidance, what is the maximum number of intubation attempts before focusing on alternative oxygenation strategies?