UF scientists discover new explanation for controversial old patient-care technique
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 05:56
in Health & Medicine
You might not know what it's called, but if you've had general anaesthesia before surgery, especially after an accident, it is likely you have received Sellick's manoeuvre. That's when fingers are pressed against a patient's throat to prevent regurgitation and spilling of stomach contents into the airway and lungs while anaesthesia is being administered...