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