You should be MOST suspicious of tube misplacement following an open cricothyrotomy if:
A) bleeding from the subcutaneous tissues is observed.
B) there is minimal rise of the chest during ventilations.
C) progressive redness is noted around the insertion site.
D) a crackling sensation is noted when palpating the neck.
Answer: D) a crackling sensation is noted when palpating the neck.
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