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Surgical Airway
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Cricothyrotomy
Indications (Identified need for intubation)
Maxillofacial trauma Oropharyngeal obstruction
Edema FBAO Mass Lesion Cancer
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Cricothyrotomy (cont..)
Contraindications:
Age <10-12 Laryngeal crush injury Laryngeal tumor/stricture Tracheal transsection subglottic stenosis Expanding hematoma Coagulopathy Unfamiliar w/ procedure
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Anatomy:
Thyroid cartilage Cricoid ring Cricoid cartilage Thyroid gland Trachea Major vessels
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Procedure:
Identify thyroid cartilage
Cricothyroid membrane
Open incision
Dilator/tracheal hook
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Complications:
Incorrect placement Long execution time Hemorrhage Passage sub Q Plugging Pneumomediastinum Aspiration etc.
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Retrograde Tracheal Intubation (RTI):
Indications
Abnormal anatomy
Pt. W/ epiglottitis Severe kyphosis Cervical spondylosis
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RTI (cont...):
Contraindications
Trismus (w/o paralytic) Coagulopathy Enlarged thyroid
Procedure:
Supplemental O2 Catheter over needle into CTM Insert guidewire through catheter Visualize guidewire and pass tube
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Needle Cricothyrotomy
Indications
Same as for any surgical airway Considered safer and quicker than surgical crike Will not compromise c-spine in trauma pt.
Contraindications
Total obstruction at or near the cords
Complications
Misdirection Puncture tracheal wall Local cord damage Does not prevent aspiration!
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Needle Cricothyrotomy
Procedure
Supplemental O2 Catheter over needle into CTM (at least 14 ga) Attach to high pressure O2 source (50psi) Ventilate using valve or interrupter type device