Sellick's maneuver is used for
Ans. (b) To prevent gastric aspirationRef : Miller's Anaesthesia 7th ed. 12430* Sellick s manuever is a method of preventing regurgitation of an anesthesized patient during endotracheal intubation by applying pressure to the cricoid cartilage.* Or in other words, Sellicks maneuver is application of backward pressure on cricoid cartilage to prevent gastric aspiration (Mandelson s syndrome).
To prevent alveolar collapse
To prevent gastric aspiration
To facilitate Respiration
To reduce dead space
Miscellaneous General Anesthesia