Question

Which of the following statements regarding tracheal intubation during pregnancy is FALSE?

A) The rate of failed intubation is increased.
B) Rapid sequence induction with cricoid pressure is usually used.
C) The risk of airway complications is higher during emergence and recovery than induction.
D) In the event of a failed intubation, the anesthesia provider will attempt to awaken the patient, given that the mother and fetus are not in immediate danger.
E) After induction, maintenance of anesthesia is usually with an inhalational agent at one-half minimum alveolar concentration (MAC), with 50% nitrous oxide until delivery of the fetus, and then 70% nitrous oxide.

Answer 1

The false statement regarding tracheal intubation during pregnancy is that rapid sequence induction with cricoid pressure is usually used.

Step-by-step explanation:

The false statement regarding tracheal intubation during pregnancy is B) Rapid sequence induction with cricoid pressure is usually used.

Rapid sequence induction is a technique used to secure the airway during intubation, but cricoid pressure is not always employed. Cricoid pressure is a maneuver where pressure is applied on the cricoid cartilage to occlude the esophagus during intubation, reducing the risk of aspiration. However, recent guidelines suggest that cricoid pressure may not be necessary in all cases and its use depends on the individual patient and the healthcare provider's judgment.