Posted by: Pdfprep
Post Date: January 28, 2021
The Sellick’s maneuver is designed to:
A . Reduce the risk of vomiting
B . Move the vallecula into view
C . Move the carina into view
D . Collapse the trachea
Answer: A
Explanation:
The Sellick’s maneuver is designed to reduce the risk of vomiting during intubation by directly collapsing the esophagus, in addition it can also help bring the vocal cords into view.