A Pilot Study to Assess Urban, Fire-Based Paramedic Accuracy in Identification of Anatomical Landmarks Necessary for Cricothyrotomy and Needle Chest Decompression Using Live Patient Models
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DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x21000340
Abstract: Abstract Background: Cricothyrotomy and chest needle decompression (NDC) have a high failure and complication rate. This article sought to determine whether paramedics can correctly identify the anatomical landmarks for cricothyrotomy and chest NDC. Methods: A… read more here.
Keywords: time identification; medicine; chest ndc; location ... See more keywords