After inserting the needle into through the cricothyroid membrane, you should next:
A) change your angle to 90° and advance the catheter over the needle.
B) aspirate with the syringe and then insert the needle about 2 cm farther.
C) insert the needle about 1 cm farther and then aspirate with the syringe.
D) advance the catheter over the needle until the hub is flush with the skin.
Answer: C) insert the needle about 1 cm farther and then aspirate with the syringe.
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