A patient needs to placed on mechanical ventilation.For intubation,the practitioner selects a Macintosh laryngoscope blade.Where in the airway should the tip of the blade be placed?
A) The tip directly lifts the epiglottis.
B) The distal tip is placed in the vallecula.
C) The tip is placed on the left side of the tongue and positioned until the trachea is visualized.
D) The tip is inserted posteriorly to the trachea to ensure tracheal intubation.
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