Which of the following patient conditions would contraindicate the use of a multilumen airway device?
A. A deeply unconscious apneic patient who overdosed on cocaine.
B. Unresponsive patient with apnea and severe maxillofacial trauma
C. Cardiac arrest patient in which several attempts to intubate have failed
D. Unconscious apneic patient with alcoholism and an absent gag reflex
Answer: D. Unconscious apneic patient with alcoholism and an absent gag reflex
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