A Seldinger technique for minitracheostomy insertion.
Minitracheostomy is a valuable technique in patients with sputum retention. However, insertion of a minitracheostomy tube over a dilator passed through an incision through the cricothyroid membrane (the suggested method of insertion of the 'Mini-trach II', [Portex]), can prove difficult. A Seldinger method is described which results in easier and more reliable placement in difficult cases.
Corke
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Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.
Cranswick
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D006801:Humans; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000379:methods*