How to evaluate airway?
The initial evaluation includes an assessment of airway patency, protective reflexes, respiratory drive, and oxygenation.
A depressed level of consciousness (defined as a Glasgow Coma Scale [GCS] score <8) is the greatest risk factor for airway obstruction and aspiration.
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