Favour the best in case of emergency cricothyroidotomy-a randomized cross-over trial on manikin focused training and simulation of common devices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Performing an emergency cricothyroidotomy (EC) is extremely challenging, the devices used should be easy to handle and the selected technique reliable. However, there is still an ongoing debate concerning the most superior technique.

Methods

Three different techniques were compared using a standardized, simulated scenario regarding handling, performing, training and decision making: The scalpel-bougie technique (SBT), the surgical anatomical preparation technique (SAPT) and the Seldinger technique (ST). First, anaesthesia residents and trainees, paramedics and medical students (each group n = 50) performed a cricothyroidotomy randomly assigned with each of the three devices on a simulator manikin. The time needed for successful cricothyroidotomy was the pri

SUBMITTER: Didion N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11348895 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature