New Position for Endotracheal Intubation of Obese Patients

This position will be achieved using a special pillow. Shoulders will be elevated and neck will be extended to bring the breasts away from the laryngoscopy. The patient will be positioned so that the tip of the last spinous process (C7) will be at the edge of the pillow. The neck will be extended to the most possible range.

This position will be achieved by elevation of the shoulders and the head elevation till achieving alignment of sternal notch and external auditory meatus