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Nursing care for cricothyrotomy
- Common conditions requiring a Cricothyrotomy in the emergency department
➡️ Anaphylaxis It is a severe allergic reaction that leads to swelling of the larynx and obstruction of the airway
➡️ Acute head and neck injuries which prevent normal intubation
➡️ Severe burns in the mouth or neck that cause narrowing or blockage of the airway
Tumors: that completely block the upper airway
A Cricothyrotomy is a medical intervention performed as a last resort to save a patient's life. Although endotracheal intubation is preferred in most cases, a Cricothyrotomy is performed in cases where this option is impossible or ineffective. This procedure is regularly trained in hospitals to ensure that doctors are able to perform it quickly and efficiently in an emergency
