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A 3-year-old child has a complete upper airway obstruction from a foreign body that cannot be dislodged with basic life support maneuvers. Orotracheal intubation is unsuccessful due to the obstruction. What is the most appropriate next step in managing this patient's airway?

Perform a surgical cricothyrotomy Attempt a retrograde intubation Perform a needle cricothyrotomy Place a laryngeal mask airway (LMA)

Correct Answer:

Perform a needle cricothyrotomy

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