The Difficult Airway

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Open Cricothyrotomy

The open cricothyrotomy, also known as a Surgical Cric is a method of obtaining a definitive airway.  It is the most invasive technique and has the most severe complications.  It is another failed airway alternative that should be used by only experienced pre-hospital providers who have been specifically trained in this method.  The days of removing the scalpel out of the OB kit are beyond us.  

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