If intubation of a child is unsuccessful after two attempts, your MOST appropriate action is to:
A) have your partner attempt to intubate as you apply gentle posterior pressure to the cricoid cartilage.
B) insert a multilumen airway device and confirm placement by means of auscultation of breath sounds and capnography.
C) turn the child on his or her side, apply manual pressure to the epigastrium to relieve distension, and reattempt intubation.
D) discontinue attempts
Answer: D) discontinue attempts
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