IV.E.2 Neck: Oropharynx

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	You are asked to place a naso-gastric (NG) tube in a patient that is vomiting blood. What position should you place the chin to allow for easy intubation of the esophagus?
The chin should be placed so that it is resting on the upper chest. This will bring the tongue and the larynx forward and lessen the chance of intubating the trachea.