A multicentre prospective cohort study of the accuracy of conventional landmark technique for cricoid localisation using ultrasound scanning
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DOI: 10.1111/anae.14399
Abstract: Cricoid pressure is employed during rapid sequence induction to reduce the risk of pulmonary aspiration. Correct application of cricoid pressure depends on knowledge of neck anatomy and precise identification of surface landmarks. Inaccurate localisation of… read more here.
Keywords: cricoid; landmark technique; cricoid cartilage; localisation ... See more keywords