A patient with flail chest has worsening ABG values. What item ensures safety?

Correct option is A

Worsening ABGs indicate declining respiratory function. An intubation tray ensures rapid airway management and mechanical ventilation, which may become necessary. Explanation of options:
· (a) ✔ Essential for airway stabilization.
· (b) ✘ Lidocaine is for local anesthesia, not acute care in flail chest.
· (c) ✘ Chest tube is for pneumothorax, not routine in flail chest.
· (d) ✘ Diagnostic tool, not for immediate airway management.