Question

"Nonintubating techniques available for laser surgery of the airway that remove the fire potential of an ETT include all EXCEPT

A) Apneic oxygenation
B) Spontaneous ventilation
C) Venturi jet ventilation
D) Laryngeal mask airway (LMA™)
E) None of the above

Answer 1

The nonintubating technique that does not remove the fire potential of an ETT during laser airway surgery is the use of a Laryngeal mask airway (LMA™).

Step-by-step explanation:

The nonintubating techniques available for laser surgery of the airway that remove the fire potential of an endotracheal tube (ETT) include apneic oxygenation, spontaneous ventilation, and Venturi jet ventilation. The Laryngeal mask airway (LMA™) is also a device used in this context, but unlike the others, it does not completely remove the fire potential since it still involves the placement of a device within the airway, albeit less invasive than a traditional endotracheal tube. Therefore, the answer to the question is 'D) Laryngeal mask airway (LMA™),' as it is the technique that does not fully remove the potential for a fire hazard during laser airway surgery.