Table 2 Assessment of knowledge on cricoid pressure application in anesthetists working in Ayder comprehensive specialized hospital April 3–May 3, 2019
From: A survey of cricoid pressure application in a single institution in Ethiopia
Knowledge on cricoid pressure | Number of anesthetists | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Where does cricoid cartilage lie | ||
In front of the thyroid cartilage | 2 | 6.7 |
Behind the thyroid cartilage | 2 | 6.7 |
Below the thyroid cartilage | 25 | 83.3 |
Behind the esophagus | – | – |
Why cricoid pressure is used | ||
Prevent aspiration of stomach contents during induction of anesthesia | 30 | 100 |
Prevent patient breathing during anesthesia | – | – |
Prevent patient vomiting during anesthesia | – | – |
Prevent gastric gas insufflation during bag mask ventilation | – | – |
The correct cricoid pressure in awake patient is | ||
10 | 15 | 50 |
20 | 4 | 13 |
30 | – | – |
50 | – | – |
Do not know | 11 | 36.7 |
The correct cricoid pressure in anesthetized patient is | ||
10 | 1 | 3.3 |
20 | 8 | 26.7 |
30 | 20 | 66.7 |
50 | – | – |
Do not know | 1 | 3.3 |
Correct measure if a patient vomits/regurgitate during cricoid pressure application | ||
Maintain the same force and suction the patient’s pharynx | 3 | 10 |
Increase the force and suction the patient’s pharynx | 9 | 30 |
Decrease the force and suction the pharynx | 3 | 10 |
Release the force and suction the patient’s pharynx | 15 | 50 |
When to release cricoid pressure | ||
After intubation | – | – |
After inflation of the cuff | 4 | 13 |
After confirmation the position of endotracheal tube | 25 | 83.3 |
I don’t know | 1 | 3.3 |