critical care medicine
How To Do a Percutaneous Cricothyrotomy
Aftercare for Percutaneous Cricothyrotomy
A chest x-ray can be done to confirm placement. The cricothyrotomy is generally viewed as a bridge to a more permanent tracheostomy, which is traditionally done within 72 hours of the initial emergent cricothyrotomy. The conversion to tracheostomy is thought to decrease the risk of subglottic stenosis; however, there is no strong literature supporting this mandated conversion. 