Surgical Airway
Do you know what to do in a 'Can't Intubate Can't Ventilate (CICV)' scenario? We advocate a 'Scalpel Finger Bougie' technique for cricothyroidotomy, as taught by Richard Levitan.
Revise the indications, and practice handling the equipment. Make sure you know where you would stand. It makes a big difference to be familiar with the technique when you have to do it in anger!
Have a look at our quick guide, click to open a larger version
