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The sniffing position is a posture used to optimize the airway for intubation, particularly in emergency situations. It involves the patient lying supine with their head extended and neck flexed, often achieved by placing a pillow under the head. This alignment helps to align the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal axes, facilitating easier access to the trachea. It is commonly used in both adult and pediatric patients during airway management.

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