cricothyroidotomy

cricothyroidotomy

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cri·co·thy·roi·dot·o·my -.thī-.rȯi-'dät-ə-mē n, pl -mies CRICOTHYROTOMY

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n.
a technique for obtaining an emergency airway through the cricothyroid membrane when standard airway techniques have failed. There are two main techniques. In needle cricothyroidotomy, a large-bore intravenous cannula is inserted directly through the membrane. Ventilation by this technique can only be through a high-pressure system, must only be performed by trained personnel, and must only continue for a maximum of 45 minutes. Damage to the lungs can ensue. In surgical cricothyroidotomy, a surgical hole is made in the membrane and a cuffed tube, similar to a short endotracheal tube (see intubation), is inserted directly. This affords much better airway protection.

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cri·co·thy·roi·dot·o·my (kri″ko-thi″roi-dotґə-me) cricothyrotomy.

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