Identifying the ideal tracheostomy site based on patient characteristics during percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy without bronchoscopy
Background We previously reported that percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) can be safely performed 2 cm below the cricothyroid membrane without the aid of a bronchoscope. Although our simplified method is convenient and does not require sophisticated equipment, the precise location for trac...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Anesthesiologists
2019-06-01
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Series: | Korean Journal of Anesthesiology |
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Online Access: | http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kja-d-18-00276.pdf |