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ENT Ca Larynx 5602f3e5

A tracheostomised patient, with poex tracheostomy tube, in the ward, developed sudden complete blockage of the tube. Which of the following is best next step in the management?

A
Immediate removal of the tracheostomy tube
B
Suction of tube with sodium bicarbonate
C
Suction of tube with saline
D
Jet ventilation
High-Yield Explanation
Immediate removal of the tracheostomy tube is best next step in the management in the above case -Suction of tube with sodium bicarbonate is done to avoid the blockage. -Suction of the tube with saline can't be used when there's a complete obstruction. - Jet ventilation is done below the level of larynx, when we're operating on the larynx.

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