The tube cannot be bitten. Prevention of gastric distention secondary to other ventilatory means. Provides a route of administration for Epinephrine, Atropine, Naloxone, and Lidocaine. Patients less than 12 years of age. Suspected basilar skull fracture.
Nasotracheal intubation is more difficult and time consuming than orotracheal intubation.
Requires smaller endotracheal tubes. Passage of tube may cause severe nose bleeds. Requires that patient be breathing. Bag Valve Mask. Appropriate sized endotracheal tube.