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Cricoid Pressure: Time to Release the Pressure!
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Cricoid pressure is widely used during anaesthesia induction to prevent regurgitation of gastric contents and subsequent aspiration. Recently its role has become debatable due to reports of associated complications and lack of efficacy. This article aims to critically examine the arguments for and against cricoid pressure.
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Cricoid pressure is widely used during anaesthesia induction to prevent regurgitation of gastric contents and subsequent aspiration. Recently its role has become debatable due to reports of associated complications and lack of efficacy. This article aims to critically examine the arguments for and against cricoid pressure.
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Cricoid pressureChemistryMedicineAnesthesiaAirway
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