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Which of the following is not a supraglottic tube?

1) Fastrach LMA
2) Combitube
3) King LT airway
4) LarryVent

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Final answer:

The correct answer is 'LarryVent' as it is not a recognized supraglottic airway device, unlike the Fastrach LMA, Combitube, and King LT, which are all established supraglottic tubes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question asks which of the following options is not a supraglottic tube:

  1. Fastrach LMA
  2. Combitube
  3. King LT airway
  4. LarryVent

Supraglottic airway devices are used in medical settings to maintain an open airway by sitting above the vocal cords. The Fastrach LMA, Combitube, and King LT are all well-known supraglottic airways used during anesthesia or emergency situations to allow ventilation of a patient. The item listed as 'LarryVent' is not a recognized brand or type of supraglottic airway device, and thus it would be the correct answer as the one that is not a supraglottic tube.

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