No absolute contraindications in adults
In infants and young children, Needle Cricothyrotomy may be preferred
Cutoff age is debated
Young as 5 in some sources
10 or 12 years of age in other
Cutoff age is debated
Young as 5 in some sources
10 or 12 years of age in other
Young as 5 in some sources
10 or 12 years of age in other
Inability to identify the landmarks.
Underlying anatomical abnormality.
Tracheal transection or severe trauma.
Surgery
Hematoma
Obesity
Radiation (Burn or other distortion)
Tumor
Surgical cricothyrotomy
Needle cricothyrotomy
Pulmonary antibiotics
Surgical airways
Advanced airway adjuncts
Nasal intubation
Bag valve mask ventilation
Airway pressure release ventilation