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    • Anesthesiology
    • Critical care

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    • Emergency cricothyrotomy is a critical intervention for securing the airway in patients who cannot be intubated or ventilated.
    • Potential complications include bleeding, cartilage injury, and false tract formation, necessitating a structured approach to airway management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the indications and handling of emergency cricothyrotomy.
    • To present a selection of commercially available cricothyrotomy sets.

    Main Methods:

    • Discussion of non-invasive airway management techniques preceding cricothyrotomy, such as video laryngoscopy and supraglottic devices.
    • Categorization of cricothyrotomy methods: catheter-over-needle, Seldinger-wire, and surgical techniques.
    • Review of available commercial cricothyrotomy kits.

    Main Results:

    • Success rates for cricothyrotomy are generally acceptable, though evidence is limited due to infrequent use.
    • Individual experience and training are more critical to success than the specific method chosen.

    Conclusions:

    • Emergency cricothyrotomy should be considered after exhausting non-invasive airway management options within a difficult airway algorithm.
    • Understanding different techniques and available commercial sets is crucial for effective emergency airway management.