All of the following are absolute indications for intubation except
Answer- D. Maxillofacial fracturesBasic indications for emergency endotracheal intubation :1. Airway blockageSevere blunt or penetrating injury to the face or neck may be accompanied by swelling and an expanding hematoma, or injury to the larynx, trachea or bronchi.2. Hypoxemia-Examples of such conditions include cervical spine injury, multiple rib fractures, severe pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), or near-drowning.3. Depressed level of consciousness-The most common indication for tracheal intubation is for the placement of a conduit through which nitrous oxide or volatile anesthetics may be administered.
Depressed level of consciousness
Bleeding into the airway
Falling 02 Saturation
Maxillofacial fractures