<prompt> Sellicks maneuver is used forTo prevent alveolar collapseTo prevent gastric aspirationTo facilitate RespirationTo reduce dead space  <response>: Ans. b To prevent gastric aspirationRef : Millers Anaesthesia 7th ed. 12430 Sellick s manuever is a method of preventing regurgitation of an anesthesized patient during endotracheal intubation by applying pressure to the cricoid cartilage. Or in other words, Sellicks maneuver is application of backward pressure on cricoid cartilage to prevent gastric aspiration Mandelson s syndrome. 