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A 6-week-old infant with subglottic stenosis requires a dilation via tracheostomy. Anesthetic management is LEAST likely to include

A. Suctioning of the airway and assisted ventilation
B. Placement of a small-diameter tube beyond the obstruction
C. Inhalational agents
D. Shortened expiratory times
E. Inhalational induction

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Final answer:

The anesthetic management for a 6-week-old infant with subglottic stenosis undergoing a dilation via tracheostomy does not include suctioning of the airway, placement of a small-diameter tube beyond the obstruction, shortened expiratory times, or inhalational induction.

Step-by-step explanation:

When an infant with subglottic stenosis requires a dilation via tracheostomy, the anesthetic management is least likely to include certain procedures. These include suctioning of the airway and assisted ventilation, placement of a small-diameter tube beyond the obstruction, shortened expiratory times, and inhalational induction. These procedures are not typically performed during a tracheostomy dilation.

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