title: A modification to aid open tracheostomy.
abstract: Open tracheostomy is performed less frequently thereby increasing the likelihood of morbidity, e.g. bleeding. The simple modification described aids the technical process and minimises problems with the procedure.
authors.affiliation: University Dept Surgery, Leicester General Hospital. scweight@msn.com
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Weight
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Nicholson
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery*; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000379:methods*