thyrocricotomy

thyrocricotomy
thy·ro·cri·cot·o·my (thi″ro-kri-kotґə-me) incision of the cricothyroid membrane.

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  • Cricothyrotomy — Intervention In cricothyrotomy, the incision or puncture is made through the cricothyroid membrane in between the thyroid cartilage and the cricoid cartilage. ICD 9 CM …   Wikipedia

  • cricothyrotomy — Incision through the skin and cricothyroid membrane for relief of respiratory obstruction; used prior to or in place of tracheotomy in certain emergency respiratory obstructions. SEE ALSO: coniotomy. SYN …   Medical dictionary

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