Multiple Choice
Which of the following anatomic differences between the larynx of an infant and that of an adult makes blind nasal intubation of the infant more difficult?
A) The larynx of an infant is more cephalad and anterior.
B) The upper airway in the laryngeal area is smaller in an infant.
C) The cricoid cartilage in an infant acts as a partial airway obstruction.
D) The upper airway structures in an infant are more pliable and compliant.
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