Pressing fingers against the cricoid cartilage (the Sellick maneuver) during rapid sequence intubation compresses the esophagus beneath the firmer trachea.
Cricoid pressure no help during endotracheal intubation in large trial
Cricoid pressure no help during endotracheal…
Cricoid pressure no help during endotracheal intubation in large trial
Pressing fingers against the cricoid cartilage (the Sellick maneuver) during rapid sequence intubation compresses the esophagus beneath the firmer trachea.