Minitracheotomy
- 1 September 1986
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Anaesthesia
- Vol. 41 (9) , 931-935
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2044.1986.tb12919.x
Abstract
Summary: Minitracheotomy is a simple percutaneous technique of tracheal cannulation using a small bore tube. It allows efficient tracheobronchial toilet while preserving glottic function. Examples of its use in the intensive therapy unit are described.Keywords
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