Proper technique of endotracheal intubation involves: March 2012: (A) Flexion of neck, (B) Flexion of the neck and extension of the atlantooccipital joint, (C) Extension of the neck, (D) Extension of the neck and flexion of the atlantooccipital joint
Answer is B. Ans: B i.e. Flexion of the neck and extension of the atlanto-occipital joint Optimal head and neck positioning while intubation is obtained by flexion of the neck and extension of the atlanto-occipital joint