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What cartilage are you compressing?

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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