The percutaneous dilatational subcricoid tracheostomy.
Tracheostomy is frequently required during maxillofacial procedures. The percutaneous technique is described and advocated as a rapid easily mastered procedure, although there is a definite learning curve and it is not without a potential for complications.
Earl
P D
PD
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bolton General Hospital.
Lowry
J C
JC
D006801:Humans; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*