HOW I DO IT / HOW I DID IT SURGICAL PROCEDURES

CRICOTHYROIDOTOMY

Operative Technique:

§      Patient supine

§      Palpate for the landmarks : thyroid cartilage; cricoid cartilage, and the hyoid bone

§      Stabilized the larynx

§      Palpate for the cricoid cartilage

§      Stab through the cricothyroid membrane transversely with a scalpel

§      Spread the hole with Kelly clamp and insert the tracheostomy tube

§      Tracheostomy tube secure

§      Dry sterile dressing

§      Patient tolerated procedure well