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Cricothyrotomy
Resources to Review Prior to Conference
Goals and Objectives
Goals
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Trainees will demonstrate competence in performing a cricothyrotomy
Objectives
For the procedure of cricothyrotomy, trainees will be able to:
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Describe indications and contraindications
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Describe potential complications
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Name, identify, and describe equipment required
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List, describe, and demonstrate the steps involved
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Properly perform each step of the procedure from memory
Additional Resources
General
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Surgical Airway (EMCrit 2014)
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Emergency Airway Review (Anesthesia 2011) (pdf)
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Cricothyroidotomy (NEJM 2008)
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