Position for orotracheal intubation
Flexing of cervical joint at neck approx. 25-30degrees and extension of atlanto -occipital joint (head) approx. 85-110degrees enables oropharyngeal, pharyngolaryngeal and laryngotracheal axis in one line that allows easy intubation -This position is called as SNIFFING POSITION.
Extension of neck and atlanto-occipital joint
Extension of only neck
Flexion of neck only
Flexion of neck and extension of atlanto-occipital joint
Anaesthetic equipments