Cricothyrotomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening through the skin and cricothyroid membrane to establish an emergency airway. It’s typically performed in urgent, life-threatening situations when other airway methods fail. The term combines anatomical roots and surgical action, conveying high-stakes, specialized medical procedure terminology.
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1:05Colonoscopy
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1:03Craniotomy
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1:08Cricothyrotomy
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1:01Discectomy
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1:06Endarterectomy
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1:02Endoscopy
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1:04Enucleation
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1:28Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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1:02Ileostomy
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1:02Laminectomy
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