Cricothyrotomy airway puncture, illustration. This emergency procedure is performed to establish a new airway for a patient whose normal airway has been obstructed or damaged. The puncture is made into the trachea (windpipe) through the cricothyroid membrane. This lies between the cricoid cartilage and thyroid cartilage. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / De Angelis, Maurizio |
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