Abstract
Cricoid pressure, when properly applied, may prevent gastric regurgitation and may
improve the view of laryngoscopy. When improperly applied, however, it can impede
laryngoscopy and mask-ventilation. When faced with a “cannot intubate” or “cannot
mask-ventilate” situation, clinicians should reevaluate the manner with which the
assistant is applying cricoid pressure and must be prepared to adjust or even to release
it.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
September 5,
2000
Received in revised form:
August 7,
2000
Received:
February 22,
2000
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© 2001 Elsevier Science Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
