title: Rapid percutaneous tracheostomy.
abstract: We describe a new method of performing percutaneous tracheostomy rapidly and safely using a specialized instrument kit. The technique permits the safe insertion of a full-sized 7.0 (ID) or 7.5 mm (ID) cuffed cannula into the trachea within 1-2 min, through the membranous second intercartilagenous space. Animal studies have demonstrated a superior healing process compared to that seen after conventional tracheostomy techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Beilinson Medical Center, Petah Tiqva, Israel.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Schachner
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ovil
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sidi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Avram
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Levy
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002102:Cadaver; D004285:Dogs; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D013997:Time Factors; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*