The endotracheal tube is primarily intended to:
A . Be placed into the esophagus
B . Provide a medication route
C . Be inserted into the trachea
D . Be used as a means of suctioning the hypopharynx
Answer: C
Explanation:
By inserting the endotracheal tube in to the trachea you isolate the trachea from the esophagus therefore creating a patent airway.