During intubation,the intubator should stand in which of the following positions?
A) As close as possible to the patient
B) Approximately 2 feet away from the patient's mouth
C) As far away from the patient's mouth as possible
D) Far enough away from the mouth to allow binocular vision

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Manipulation of the endotracheal tube into the trachea can be facilitated by the proper position of the intubator with respect to the patient. The intubator's head should be far enough away from the patient's mouth to allow binocular vision, as seen in Figure 5-34, A. When the intubator is too close, the clinician's depth perception is compromised.

During Intubation,the Intubator Should Stand in Which of the Following