David Sellick

David Sellick is a British anesthesiologist known for describing the "Sellick maneuver," a technique used during anesthesia to help secure the airway. It involves applying gentle pressure to the cricoid cartilage in the neck to compress the esophagus, preventing stomach contents from entering the windpipe during intubation. This helps reduce the risk of aspiration and makes it easier to see and insert the breathing tube. The maneuver is a standard part of airway management in emergency and surgical settings to enhance patient safety.