Incising the cricothyroid membrane vertically will:

A) minimize the risk of damaging the thyroid gland.
B) facilitate insertion of an 8.0- to 9.0-mm ET tube.
C) completely eliminate the risk of any external bleeding.
D) increase the risk of damaging the external jugular veins


Answer: A) minimize the risk of damaging the thyroid gland.

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