Surgical Cricothyrotomy in Children
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Surgical Cricothyrotomy in Children

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Which of the following is a contraindication for surgical cricothyrotomy?

  • Patients with suspected cervical spine trauma
  • Patients over 10 years old (correct)
  • Patients who have undergone previous neck surgery
  • Patients with a history of tracheal stenosis
  • How should the trachea be stabilized during a surgical cricothyrotomy?

  • With the index finger and middle finger
  • With the index finger and thumb
  • With the thumb and middle finger (correct)
  • With the middle finger and thumb
  • What is the purpose of inserting a tracheal hook during a surgical cricothyrotomy?

  • To secure the tracheal tube
  • To aid in exposing anatomical landmarks (correct)
  • To confirm tube placement
  • To dilate the opening
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