Scand J Trauma Resus
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Jul 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialComparing methods to secure a tracheal tube placed via a surgical cricothyroidotomy: a randomised controlled study in cadavers.
In the 'can't intubate can't oxygenate' scenario, techniques to achieve front of neck access to the airway have been described in the literature but there is a lack of guidance on the optimal method for securing the tracheal tube (TT) placed during this procedure. The aim of this study was to compare three different methods of securing a TT to prevent extubation following a surgical cricothyroidotomy. ⋯ Following a surgical cricothyroidotomy in cadavers, EPs were able to effectively secure a TT using a suture technique, and this method was superior to tying the TT using fabric tape.