Which steps constitute key actions to manage an intraoperative airway obstruction?

Which steps constitute key actions to manage an intraoperative airway obstruction?

• A. Reposition head/neck, suction secretions, verify airway patency and ETT placement, check circuit integrity, call for help if obstruction persists.
• B. Place patient in Trendelenburg, stop ventilation, wait.
• C. Increase depth of anesthesia and ignore airway.
• D. Remove ETT and switch to mask ventilation.

Answer: (A)