Which of the following is contraindicated during endotracheal intubation: March 2011
Ans. D: Neck flexion at atlanto-occipital joint Technique of intubation includes: Patient should be supine and there should be extension at the Atlanto-occipital joint and flexion at the cervical spine
Head elevation
Preoxygenation with 100% oxygen
Introduction of blade toward the right side of oropharynx
Neck flexion at atlanto-occipital joint