Here is my video on performing open cricothyrotomy in 3 situations: with a trach set and an assistant, with a trach set when alone, and when you only have a scalpel.
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Here is my video on performing open cricothyrotomy in 3 situations: with a trach set and an assistant, with a trach set when alone, and when you only have a scalpel.
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looks great
look forward to more
Nice! Love the video. We’ll be making a few of these training models tomorrow to get sorted out on this procedure.
Cheers Scott.
D
During the Lecture you mentioned a cheap way to practice cricothyrotomy can you post a quick video clip on how to do it.
It is posted. Search for Chris Bond