Why would providing Sellick's maneuver be beneficial when performing endotracheal intubation?
A) Assist the paramedic in visualizing the glottis opening.
B) Movement of air from the pharynx into the esophagus is increased.
C) Chance of vomitus entering the esophagus is decreased.
D) Sellick's stabilizes the cervical spine while intubation is attempted.
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