Method to establish a safer airway in a patient with neck trauma, cricoid fracture with possibility of a difficult airway: March 2011
Correct Answer: Emergency tracheostomy
Description: Ans. C: Emergency tracheostomy Tracheostomy is an alternative when intubation is not possible Tracheostomy: Double tube Made of titanium silver alloy In emergency trachesostomy, structure which can be injured are: - Inferior thyroid vein - Isthmus of thyroid - Thyroid imam aery Common complication is tracheal stenosis Mitomycin is used for tracheal stenosis
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