Multiple Choice
What should be done to prevent a high-risk patient from aspiration of gastric contents?
A) Proper maintenance of cuff pressures
B) Use of humidification of secretions with a heated humidifier
C) Elevation of the patient's head 30-45 degrees
D) The use of subglottic secretion drainage
Correct Answer:
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