Cannula cricothyroidotomy and rescue oxygenation with the Rapid-O2â„¢ oxygen insufflation device in the management of a can't intubate/can't oxygenate scenario

S. Wexler, K. Hall, R. Y. Chin, S. N. Prineas

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Abstract

We describe the successful use of cannula cricothyroidotomy and the Rapid-O2 (TM) oxygen insufflation device (Meditech Systems Ltd, Dorset, UK) for rescue of a can't intubate/can't oxygenate (CICO) scenario in a patient with severe airway haemorrhage post-debridement of laryngeal amyloidosis. This case highlights the practical utility of a cannula technique for CICO rescue when appropriate equipment is used and when institutional measures are taken to prepare for this rare anaesthetic crisis.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)97-101
Number of pages5
JournalAnaesthesia and Intensive Care
Volume46
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Keywords

  • cannula
  • cricothyrotomy
  • obstructions
  • respiratory organs

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