Ultrasound-guided esophageal compression during mask ventilation in small children: a prospective observational study

Abstract Background The use of cricoid compression to prevent insufflation remains controversial, and its use in children is limited. This study aimed to examine the effect of real-time ultrasound-guided esophageal compression on the prevention of gastric insufflation. Method This prospective observ...

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Main Authors: Eun-Hee Kim, Sung-Ae Cho, Pyoyoon Kang, In-Sun Song, Sang-Hwan Ji, Young-Eun Jang, Ji-Hyun Lee, Jin-Tae Kim, Hee-Soo Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-022-01803-5