A patient with a predicted difficult airway is scheduled for elective surgery. Which preoperative preparation is MOST important before attempting laryngoscopy?
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A
Premedication with benzodiazepines
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B
Ensuring a surgeon is available for emergency tracheotomy
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C
Preoxygenation to maximize apneic oxygenation time
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D
Applying topical vasoconstrictor to the nares