An unconscious trauma patient arrives with facial burns and singed nasal hair. The cervical spine is immobilized. Which intubation approach best balances airway security with spinal precautions?
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A
Blind nasotracheal intubation
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B
Video laryngoscopy with in-line stabilization
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C
Bag-mask ventilation until imaging is complete
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D
Retrograde intubation over a wire