____ involves the identifying the cricoid ring and assigning an individual to gently apply approximately 10 pounds of pressure in a posterior direction throughout airway management.

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This maneuver is known as Sellick's maneuver, also called cricoid pressure. It is applied to prevent aspiration of gastric contents during intubation or airway management by compressing the esophagus against the cricoid cartilage. It involves identifying the cricoid ring and applying gentle pressure. The other options, Yankauer's, Murphy's, and Brown's maneuvers, are not related to cricoid pressure or airway management.

____ Involves the Identifying the Cricoid Ring and Assigning an Individual