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Cricoid pressure and sharp foreign bodies.

R J Canter, A M Gath, D Harris

Clinical Otolaryngology and Allied Sciences

|December 1, 1985

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Cricoid pressure, used for sharp esophageal foreign bodies, was tested on cadavers. The study found no significant esophageal damage from this procedure, suggesting it is safe in such emergencies.

Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Gastroenterology
Emergency Medicine

Background:

Sharp foreign bodies in the post-cricoid esophagus present a clinical challenge.
Cricoid pressure is a potential intervention in such scenarios.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the safety of cricoid pressure when a sharp object is lodged in the post-cricoid esophagus.
To determine if cricoid pressure causes esophageal damage.

Main Methods:

A sharp foreign body was inserted into the post-cricoid esophagus of 15 cadavers.
Cricoid pressure and intubation were performed in 10 of the cadavers.
Esophageal examination for visible damage was conducted.

Main Results:

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No significant macroscopic damage to the esophagus was observed in any of the cadavers.

The application of cricoid pressure did not appear to cause discernible injury.

Conclusions:

Cricoid pressure is unlikely to cause significant esophageal damage when managing sharp foreign bodies in the post-cricoid region.
This finding supports the potential use of cricoid pressure in specific emergency situations.