Compared with an open cricothyrotomy, needle cricothyrotomy:
A) allows for subsequent attempts to intubate the patient.
B) requires the paramedic to manipulate the patient's cervical spine.
C) is technically more difficult and takes longer to perform.
D) is associated with a higher risk of damage to adjacent structures.
Answer: A) allows for subsequent attempts to intubate the patient.
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