A blind nasotracheal intubation may be aided by a(n):

a. Combitube. c. foil-wrapped tube.
b. Endotrol tube. d. Cole endotracheal tube.

ANS: B
The endotracheal tube tip can be controlled with an Endotrol tube. With this device, an implant-ed string with a pull-ring turns the tip anterior when pulled (Figure 5-35). This device is particu-larly well-suited for blind nasotracheal intubation.

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