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ruzuzu commented on the word sniffing position
"The sniffing position has been recommended as optimal for patient intubation and airway management. Historically, the definition of this position is credited to an Irish-born anesthetist, Sir Ivan Magill, who described it as “sniffing the morning air” or “draining a pint of beer.”"
-- from "Airway Management And Patient Positioning: A Clinical Perspective" by Davide Cattano, MD, PHD, and Laura Cavallone, MD. (http://www.anesthesiologynews.com/download/Positioning_ANGAM12_WM.pdf)
December 20, 2015
vendingmachine commented on the word sniffing position
Great find, ru.
December 20, 2015
bilby commented on the word sniffing position
*sniffs*
December 21, 2015
ruzuzu commented on the word sniffing position
Thanks, vm!
*drains*
December 21, 2015
bilby commented on the word sniffing position
Sniff and drain is the new duck and cover.
December 21, 2015
ruzuzu commented on the word sniffing position
Just in time for the holidays--a turducken cover to match your tea cosy and beer koozie.
December 22, 2015