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A comparison between two emergency cricothyroidotomy instruments
Author(s) -
Ravlo O.,
Bach V.,
Lybecker H.,
Møller J. T.,
Werner M.,
Nielsen H. K.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
acta anaesthesiologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.738
H-Index - 107
eISSN - 1399-6576
pISSN - 0001-5172
DOI - 10.1111/j.1399-6576.1987.tb02575.x
Subject(s) - medicine , medical emergency , set (abstract data type) , computer science , programming language
As part of a training programme for younger doctors, two commercially available, emergency cricothyroidotomy sets were evaluated. Prior to the surgical procedure, half of the doctors in each group received an audiovisual lesson. In a simulated hut realistic emergency situation, involving autopsy material, cricothyroidotomy was performed utilizing either the “Nutrake” or the “Gentofte” system. The audiovisual lesson increased the speed and the success rate of the doctors performing this procedure as well as strengthening their confidence. Both systems allowed positive pressure ventilation. The participating doctors achieved a higher success rate at a faster speed with the “Nutrake” set.