A modification to aid open tracheostomy.
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.
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D006801:Humans; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery*; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000379:methods*