title: Fiberoptically-guided insertion of transtracheal catheters.
abstract: Regular use of the transtracheal catheter (TTC) both offers an opportunity for training for the difficult airway and facilitates elective endoscopic surgery. Fiberoptic guidance and exploratory puncture improve the insertion of the TTC.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, St. Gallen Cantonal Hospital, St. Gallen, Switzerland. hansjoerg.gerig@kssg.ch
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Gerig
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Heidegger
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ulrich
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Grossenbacher
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kreienbuehl
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014132:Trachea