Improving Emergency Cricothyroidotomies: Simulation-Based Training for Critical Care Providers

Clayton M. Clark; Brett T. Morgan; Daniel Schmitt; Robert J. Harman; Victoria Goode

doi:10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000354

Improving Emergency Cricothyroidotomies: Simulation-Based Training for Critical Care Providers

Clayton M. Clark, Brett T. Morgan, Daniel Schmitt, Robert J. Harman, Victoria Goode

School of Nursing

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This article discusses skill proficiency of providers related to emergency cricothyroidotomies. Various techniques to improve procedural skills were studied. Accurate identification of the cricothyroid membrane via palpation remained consistently inadequate. High-fidelity simulation including the use of human cadavers may be the preferred method of skill training for crisis management. The authors emphasize that additional research is needed regarding a method for rapid cricothyroid membrane identification as well as needle cricothyroidotomy versus surgical airway on cadavers. More consistent training will enable emergency care providers to perform this rare but lifesaving skill.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	203-213
Number of pages	11
Journal	Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
Volume	44
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000354
State	Published - Apr 2021

Keywords

airway management
cadavers
cricothyroidotomy
difficult airway
emergency cricothyroidotomies
simulation
skill training

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Critical Care

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