Compared with translaryngeal intubation, the advantages of tracheostomy include which of the following?
1) Greater patient comfort
2) Reduced risk of bronchial intubation
3) No upper airway complications
4) Decreased frequency of aspiration
A)1 and 3 only
B)1, 2, and 3 only
C)3 and 4 only
D)2, 3, and 4 only

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Tracheostomy offers greater patient comfort, reduces the risk of bronchial intubation, and avoids upper airway complications, making options 1, 2, and 3 correct.

Compared with Translaryngeal Intubation, the Advantages of Tracheostomy Include Which