
Episode 111: Tracheostomies, Cricothyrotomies and ENT surgery with Dr. Zandy Hillel
Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
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The Importance of Tracheostomy in Anesthesia
The tracheostomy is done inferior to the cricothyroid ligament. As a general rule, we like to stay at least one ring away from the cricoid. There's probably some hybrid versions of that, although they would still be a percutaneoustracheostomy just done in the operating room.
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