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If you feel that we have violated your copyrights, then please contact us immediately. Wednesday, November 24, Sign in. Forgot your password? Get help. Common risk factors for aspiration include:. Suitable for most peripheral surgery in patients who are not obese and for some minor abdominal surgery where muscle relaxation is not needed i. Can be used for patients in the supine or lateral position.
Not recommended for use in very long cases. Experienced anaesthetists may use this technique in ENT and Maxillofacial surgery for short procedures. Generally used for elective or emergency surgery in patients who have been fasted and where there is no risk of aspiration of gastric contents but where:. Used for elective or emergency surgery in patients who are either not fasted or where there is a risk of aspiration of gastric contents. The airway is protected from aspiration by the application of cricoid pressure prior to rapid intubation using a depolarizing muscle relaxant.
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