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DAS Obstetric Max Intubation Attempts — FRCA Final MCQ

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During GA for emergency CS, a 'grade 3b' view is obtained on videolaryngoscopy at the first attempt. According to DAS 2025 obstetric airway guidelines, the maximum number of intubation attempts is:

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Correct answer: C — 2

DAS 2025 obstetric modification: maximum 2 intubation attempts (not 3 as in non-obstetric). If Plan A fails after 2 attempts → Plan B (2nd generation SGA). This reflects the time-critical nature of obstetric airway management and the higher aspiration risk.

Reference: DAS – 2025 – Obstetric difficult airway algorithm