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Why is bevel of Endotracheal tubes left sided at the proximal tip of the tube-

For easier passage of tube through vocal cords

To prevent occlusion of tip by tracheal wal

For high pressure ventilation

All of the above

High-Yield Explanation

Endotracheal tubes (ETTs) typically have a left-facing bevel at the tip. ... The bevel is left-facing rather than right-facing to allow a better view of the ETT tip entering the field of view from right to left/ midline and then passing throught the vocal chords. bevel is towards left side.

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