Palpation Versus Ultrasonography for Identifying the Cricothyroid Membrane of Distorted Neck-anatomy
Palpation Versus Ultrasonography for Identifying the Cricothyroid Membrane of Distorted Neck-anatomy
Participants will be anesthesiologists, who will identify the cricothyroid membrane on a silicone model of the neck with either palpation or ultrasonography.
The participants can choose either the "String of pearls" or Thyroid-Airline-Cricoid-Airline (TACA) for the ultrasonographic method to be used .
The silicone model of the neck is distorted with with the larynx deviated to one of the sides to simulate a patient with neck pathology.
Participants will be anesthesiologists, who will identify the cricothyroid membrane on a silicone model of the neck with either palpation or ultrasonography.
The participants can choose either the "String of pearls" or Thyroid-Airline-Cricoid-Airline (TACA) for the ultrasonographic method to be used .
The silicone model of the neck is distorted with with the larynx deviated to one of the sides to simulate a patient with neck pathology.
The test persons are randomized to use other palpation or ultrasonography. All attempts are video-taped.
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