This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous General Anesthesia, Subject name: Anaesthesia
[{'content': "Sellick's maneuver is used for \nSelect and explain. \nA. To prevent alveolar collapse, B. To prevent gastric aspiration, C. To facilitate Respiration, D. To reduce dead space", 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: B \nExplanation: Ans. (b) To prevent gastric aspirationRef : Miller's Anaesthesia 7th ed. 12430* Sellick s manuever is a method of preventing regurgitation of an anesthesized patient during endotracheal intubation by applying pressure to the cricoid cartilage.* Or in other words, Sellicks maneuver is application of backward pressure on cricoid cartilage to prevent gastric aspiration (Mandelson s syndrome).", 'role': 'assistant'}]