Posted by: Pdfprep
Post Date: November 8, 2020
In order to assist intubation, a paramedic may utilize Sellick’s maneuver.
What cartilage are you compressing?
A . Cricoid cartilage
B . Aryepiglottic cartilage
C . Thyroid cartilage
D . Hyoid cartilage
Answer: A
Explanation:
While all of theses structures are in the same general area, the paramedic specifically utilizes the Cricoid cartilage. This is particularly important since this is the only "full ring" cartilage
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