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Allan MacIntyre1, Mark K Markarian, Dale Carrison

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas, NV 89102, USA.

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Combat medics can perform a modified surgical cricothyroidotomy in darkness using night-vision goggles. This technique, utilizing an elastic bougie, enables rapid airway establishment without additional equipment.

Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Combat Casualty Care

Background:

  • Surgical cricothyroidotomy is the preferred airway management technique in combat scenarios.
  • Performing orotracheal intubation in combat is dangerous due to time constraints and enemy targeting.
  • Existing methods lack efficiency for dark, tactical environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a modified surgical cricothyroidotomy technique for use in complete darkness.
  • To enable combat medics to establish a surgical airway using night-vision goggles.

Main Methods:

  • A three-step modified surgical cricothyroidotomy was developed and refined.
  • Training was conducted on human cadavers by Air Force para-rescue personnel.
  • The technique incorporates an elastic bougie for endotracheal tube guidance.

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Main Results:

  • A "quick and easy" three-step method for surgical airway creation in darkness was established.
  • The elastic bougie facilitated endotracheal tube placement and eliminated the need for additional tools.
  • Endotracheal tube bevel displacement allowed for larger tube insertion and improved tracheal seal.

Conclusions:

  • Combat medics can execute the modified surgical cricothyroidotomy rapidly and effectively in darkness.
  • An elastic bougie is essential for placing larger endotracheal tubes.
  • The technique requires no specialized surgical equipment beyond the bougie.