Question

Cricoid pressure:

a) is effective in the presence of a nasogastric tube

b) requires a complete cricoid cartilage to be effective

c) should be performed with the neck extended

d) should be performed after 5 minutes’ pre-oxygenation

e) compresses the oesphagus against the cervical vertebrae.

Answer 1

a) False;

b) True;

c) True;

d) False;

e) True