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What is the use of murphys eye present on the tip of endotracheal tube

A
Alternate path for ventilation if the proximal po gets blocked
B
Opening for suctioning
C
Continuous suctioning po
D
To make the tube light
High-Yield Explanation
Murphys eye is provided to serve as alternate pathway for ventilation. Murphy Endotracheal Tube. The "Murphy eye" is the eponymous name for a hole on the side of mostendotracheal tubes (ETTs) that functions as a vent, and prevents the complete obstruction of the patient's airway, should the primary distal opening of an ETT become occluded.

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