You are attending to a 68-year-old female patient in cardiac arrest. An ALS provider arrives shortly after you do and the transfer of care is made. The ALS provider asks that you assist in the endotracheal intubation. As part of this process, you may be required to:
A. visualize the airway and look for any potential complications in advance of the intubation.
B. ventilate and preoxygenate the patient but not handle any of the equipment required for the intubation.
C. perform the intubation with assistance.
D. help position the patient for a better view of the airway during the procedure.
Ans: D. help position the patient for a better view of the airway during the procedure.
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