A study of the performance of cricothyroidotomy on cadavers using the Minitrach II.

Open Access

1 June 1989

journal article
research article
Published by BMJ in Emergency Medicine Journal

Vol. 6 (2) , 143-145
https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.6.2.143

Abstract

Cricothyroidotomy was attempted on 15 cadavers. Five out of 15 doctors failed to cannulate the trachea. The high failure rate and incidence of complications are discussed. All doctors found the experience beneficial.

Keywords

TRACHEA
ATTEMPTED
FAILED
CANNULATE
BENEFICIAL
MINITRACH
PERFORMANCE OF CRICOTHYROIDOTOMY
CRICOTHYROIDOTOMY ON CADAVERS
DOCTORS

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Cricothyrotomy in the Emergency Department
Annals of Emergency Medicine, 1982