Comparison of Standard Surgical Cricothyroidotomy vs. Modified Surgical Cricothyroidotomy with Gum Elastic Bougie by Military Medics using a Cadaver Model

Abstract

Airway obstruction is the second most frequent cause of preventable death on the battlefield Definitive treatment as recommended by Tactical Combat Casualty Care guidelines is cricothyroidotomy. Multiple contemporary studies have demonstrated a significant failure rate when performed by military medics, with a 33 failure rate cited over the course of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Techniques found to have the highest rate of success should be emphasized in medic training courses.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 02, 2020
Accession Number
AD1101315

Entities

People

  • Jennifer Achay
  • Michael April
  • Rachel Ely
  • Ryan Newberry
  • Stephen Rahm

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Casualties
  • Catheterization
  • Combat Casualty Care
  • Department Of Defense
  • Emergencies
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Health Services
  • Iraqi-War
  • Respiration Disorders
  • Standards
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Trauma or Military Medicine