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

View Answer

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