// AEMT Question · Advanced Airway
A patient with a tracheostomy tube is in respiratory distress. You should first:
A. Remove the tracheostomy tube
B. Suction the tracheostomy tubeCorrect
C. Ventilate with a BVM over the mouth
D. Insert a nasopharyngeal airway
// Rationale
Tracheostomy tubes can become obstructed by secretions; gentle suctioning is the first step.