This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anaesthesia
Method to establish a safer airway in a patient with neck trauma, cricoid fracture with possibility of a difficult airway: March 2011 
Select and explain. 
A. Orotracheal intubation, B. Cricothyroidotomy, C. Emergency tracheostomy, D. None of the above
C: Emergency tracheostomy
Answer: C: Emergency tracheostomy 
Explanation: Ans. C: Emergency tracheostomy Tracheostomy is an alternative when intubation is not possible Tracheostomy: Double tube Made of titanium silver alloy In emergency trachesostomy, structure which can be injured are: - Inferior thyroid vein - Isthmus of thyroid - Thyroid imam aery Common complication is tracheal stenosis Mitomycin is used for tracheal stenosis