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cricothyrotomy |
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cricothyrotomy /cri·co·thy·rot·o·my/ (-thi-rot´ah-me) incision through the skin and cricothyroid membrane to secure a patent airway for emergency relief of upper airway obstruction.
cricothyrotomy (krī´kōthīrot´  mē),n an incision between the cricoid and thyroid cartilages for the purpose of maintaining a patent airway. cricothyrotomy incision through the skin and cricothyroid membrane to secure a patent airway for emergency relief of upper airway obstruction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A vertical cricothyrotomy was performed to provide an entrance into the airway. intubation, cricothyrotomy, and tracheostomy) should be part of the emergency department treatment protocol. |
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