Cricoid Force: Anatomic, Physiologic, and Clinical Concepts
Authors' conclusion
Overall, the authors found uncertainty regarding the contemporary role of the application of cricoid force
Study context
- Outcome
- Anatomic, physiologic and clinical evidence on cricoid force
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Possible sound anatomic basis (occlusion of postcricoid hypopharynx); physiologic basis uncertain
- Clinical evidence has not reliably determined efficacy, largely because of inconsistent localization and application
- No clinically relevant implications to successful intubation with cricoid force, particularly with videolaryngoscopy
- Paralaryngeal force promising but evidence insufficient to change practice
Original publication
Cricoid Force: Anatomic, Physiologic, and Clinical Concepts. Anesthesiology. Published 9 September 2025. doi:10.
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