Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Which nostril should be used for nasotracheal intubation: the right or left? A randomized clinical trial.
To determine which nostril is more suitable for nasotracheal intubation in patients with normal patency of both nostrils. ⋯ Nasal intubation via the right nostril is more safely performed than with the left nostril. Because of less epistaxis and faster intubation.