When performing an open cricothyrotomy, you should FIRST:
A) maintain aseptic technique as you cleanse the area with iodine.
B) slide your index finger between the thyroid and cricoid cartilages.
C) palpate for the V notch of the thyroid cartilage and stabilize the larynx.
D) hyperextend the patient's neck and then palpate the cricoid cartilage.
Answer: C) palpate for the V notch of the thyroid cartilage and stabilize the larynx.
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