title: Literature review of safe use of cricoid pressure.
abstract: This article, written by a third year diploma student in operating department practice, examines the literature relating to the safe use of cricoid pressure. To ensure that the patient is adequately protected from acid aspiration syndrome, the anaesthetic practitioner should be aware of the dangers of faulty technique when utilising Sellick's manoeuvre.
authors.affiliation: Edgehill College of Higher Education, South Manchester University Hospital.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stanton
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia / Q000379:methods*; D003413:Cricoid Cartilage; D004517:Education, Professional; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000379:methods*; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017751:Safety Management