Implementation of a Bougie-Assisted Cricothyrotomy Training Program
Abstract
DGMC anesthesia department lacks a cricothyrotomy training program. Cannot intubate, cannot oxygenate scenarios occur in 0.07% of procedures, and may result in patient death. The last step of the difficult airway algorithm is to place a surgical airway. However, 30% of emergency cricothyrotomies placed by anesthesia providers fail.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 15, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1181635
Entities
People
- Gregory W. Caliwag
- Neil R. Murray
- Susie Chairez-rincon
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences