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. 1976 Jun;131(6):766-7.
doi: 10.1016/0002-9610(76)90198-7.

Emergency tracheostomy

G T Golden, J W Fox, R F Edlich, M T Edgerton

Emergency tracheostomy

G T Golden et al. Am J Surg. 1976 Jun.

Abstract

On rare occasions, emergency tracheostomy is indicated to establish an airway. Using a large bore needle as a guide, tracheal intubation is assured with minimal damage to vital structures in the neck.

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