Cricoid pressure no help during endotracheal intubation in large trial
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Pressing fingers against the cricoid cartilage (the Sellick maneuver) during rapid sequence intubation compresses the esophagus beneath the firmer trachea. It has long been espoused that this prevents aspiration (emesis or reflux of gastric contents into the supraglottic space and airway, obscuring the operator's view and harming the patient). The Sellick maneuver is believed to be particularly helpful if a patient has not fasted.
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. It has long been espoused that this prevents aspiration (emesis or reflux of gastric contents into the supraglottic space and airway, obscuring the operator's view and harming the patient). The Sellick maneuver is believed to be particularly helpful if a patient has not fasted.