Efficacy of surface landmark palpation for identification of the cricoid cartilage in obstetric patients: A prospective observational study
Background and Aims: Rapid sequence induction, with the application of cricoid pressure is an accepted practice during induction of general anesthesia in pregnant patients to prevent pulmonary apiration. We found no prior studies assessing the accuracy of locating the cricoid cartilage by profession...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications,
2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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