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What are the differences between a crycothyrotomy and a tracheostomy?
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Which part opened: to create air way. In emergency air way is created quickly by opening between thyroid and cricoid cartilages but in they tracheotomy area is dissected opening is made below second tracheal cartilage , takes more time need more skills but safe from developing tracheal stenosis.
Answered 2/15/2016
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