Every Breath Counts: The Roles Of Emergency Tracheostomy Versus Cricothyroidotomy

Authors

Michael Balce
Adam J. Cruz, Beaumont Health Resident
Yasser Kouatli, Beaumont Health
Roy G. Soto, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-23-2022

Abstract

A 22yo male with a history of mandibular fracture repair due to a gunshot wound required surgical intervention for a malpositioned PEG tube. After surgery, the patient became difficult to oxygenate and ventilate, reintubation was unsuccessfully attempted multiple times, and emergency tracheostomy was performed instead of cricothyroidotomy. We will discuss indications for performing emergency tracheostomy or cricothyroidotomy, benefits and risks, and long-term implications for both treatments.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, October 21-25, 2022.

Recommended Citation

Balce M, Cruz A, Kouatli Y, Soto R, Every breath counts: the roles of emergency tracheostomy versus cricothyroidotomy. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting; 2022 Oct 21-25; New Orleans, LA.