Cricothyrotomy
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Cricothyrotomy
Endotracheal tube insertion:
Hemostats maintain the horizontal opening in the cricothyroid membrane while tracheal tube is passed through the incision and into the trachea.
Cricothyrotomy, membrane incision:
Lateral view of child's head and neck showing scalpel in correct position to perform horizontal incision through cricothyroid membrane.
Endotracheal tube, secured:
Tracheal tube secured in place.
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