How is ventilation confirmed through a Combitube airway?
A) Ventilation is attempted through one tube and chest rise and exhaled C02 is observed; if ventilation is not confirmed, the same sequence is performed with the other tube of the airway.
B) Ventilation is attempted through one tube and chest rise and exhaled C02 is observed, if ventilation is not confirmed the Combitube airway is removed and reinserted.
C) Ventilation is attempted through one tube and chest rise and exhaled C02 is observed, if ventilation is not confirmed an oropharyngeal airway is inserted to release pressure from the airway.
D) Ventilation is attempted through one tube and chest rise and exhaled C02 is observed, if ventilation is not confirmed the same sequence is attempted again after withdrawing the airway 2 cm.

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Ventilation is attempted through one tube and chest rise and exhaled C0₂ is observed.If ventilation is not confirmed,the same sequence is performed with the other tube of the airway.The combitube airway is a double lumen airway that is inserted blindly (without visualization using a laryngeoscope)into the oropharnyx and advanced into the esophagus or trachea.

How Is Ventilation Confirmed Through a Combitube Airway