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What are the types of cricothyroidotomy?
There are two basic types of cricothyroidotomy: needle cricothyroidotomy and surgical cricothyroidotomy.
What is an alternative to cricothyroidotomy?
Cricothyroidotomy is generally considered a procedure of last resort, to be performed when other ways of opening the patient's airway have failed or are unavailable.One alternative to cricothyroidotomy is a technique known as transtracheal jet ventilation
What catheter and needle assembly is used in a needle cricothyroidotomy?
In a needle cricothyroidotomy, the doctor uses a 12- or 14-gauge catheter and needle assembly.
A cricothyroidotomy is a subtype of what procedure?
Cricothyroidotomy is a subtype of surgical procedure known as a tracheotomy ; in some situations, it is considered an elective alternative to other types of tracheotomy
What are the risks of needle cricothyroidotomy?
The risks of a needle cricothyroidotomy include: external scar from needle puncture.bleeding.accidental perforation of the esophagus.hypercarbia (overly high levels of carbon dioxide in the blood)
What kind of cricothyroidotomy is given to children under 12 years of age?
Needle cricothyroidotomy is the only form of this procedure that can be done in children under 12 years of age.
Is cricothyroidotomy perform under local anesthesia during cardiac arrest?
no
Dermatological agents are often administered?
topically
What is the most common cause of injury what requires a cricothyroidotomy?
Another study found that the most important single cause of injuries requiring emergency cricothyroidotomy was traffic accidents (51%), followed by gunshot and knife wounds (29%); falls (5%); and criminal assault (5%).
What are the risks of surgical cricothyroidotomy?
large visible external scar from the incision.subglottic stenosis.bleeding.accidental perforation of the esophagus.fracture of the larynx.pneumothorax.
What is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the cricoid?
Cricothyroidotomy is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the cricoid.
How often can a ppd test be administered?
a ppd test can be given every month
