Trachea shave, also known as a laryngotomy or cricothyroidotomy, is an emergency surgical procedure used to secure a patient's airway when standard methods fail. The surgeon makes an incision in the trachea and removes a small amount of cartilage to widen the opening for intubation.
Trachea shave, also known as a laryngotomy or cricothyroidotomy, is an emergency surgical procedure used to secure a patient's airway when standard methods fail. The surgeon makes an incision in the trachea and removes a small amount of cartilage to widen the opening for intubation.
A surgical procedure in Australia where excess neck tissue is removed to improve access to the trachea during intubation.
Commonly performed before major surgeries or invasive procedures. Patients often experience throat pain and temporary difficulty swallowing.