Illustrated Encyclopedia of Human Anatomic Variation: Opus II: Cardiovascular System
Ronald A. Bergman, PhD
Adel K. Afifi, MD, MS
Ryosuke Miyauchi, MD
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer
Reviewed
A relatively safe emergency procedure for trachestomy. Fig. I, Skin folded up and pierced by a knife. This procedure reduces possibility of cutting underlying structures. Figs. II and III, The resultant vertical cut of skin will provide a clear view of underlying tissue and tracheal rings. Fig. III, Open the space between the two tracheal rings carefully. Insert any straw-like device to keep airway open. Remeber this is n emergency (life or death) procedure.
From Cassserio, 1600-1601.
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