Which of the following is contraindicated during endotracheal intubation: March 2011: (A) Head elevation, (B) Preoxygenation with 100% oxygen, (C) Introduction of blade toward the right side of oropharynx, (D) Neck flexion at atlanto-occipital joint
Answer is D. Ans. D: Neck flexion at atlanto-occipital joint Technique of intubation includes: Patient should be supine and there should be extension at the Atlanto-occipital joint and flexion at the cervical spine