Profuse Bleeding From Nose in Surgery — 28yo Man | Trauma Surgery | SMLE Q#19933
SMLE Question #19933
Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Objective: OBJ-TRM-AIRWAY-01
Last updated: May 2026
A 28-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a high-speed motor vehicle collision. He has severe maxillofacial trauma with profuse bleeding from the nose and mouth, gurgling respirations, and agitation. He is unable to protect his airway despite supplemental oxygen via nonrebreather mask. What is the most appropriate airway management?
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