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Cricothyrotomy
Cricothyrotomy can be simulated. Before performing a needle cricothyrotomy, To replicate a needle
cricothyrotomy:
1. Spray the silicone onto the airway adjunct prior to the simulation session. To prevent
damage to the simulator, always lubricate the airway prior to each simulation.
2. Locate the simulated cricothyroid membrane sealed with tape
underneath the neck skin.
3. Follow standard clinical techniques and palpate to find the cricothyroid
space.
4. Puncture the space through the neck skin of the patient simulator and
into the tape “membrane.” This puncture penetrates all the way through
to the “trachea,” simulating the clinical procedure.
5. Users must replace the tape that simulates the cricothyroid membrane
after each cricothyrotomy.
Note:
º When ventilating through a surgical airway, the Laryngospasm feature must be
deactivated, or the chest rise is not observed.
º When finished using the Cricothyrotomy feature, .
Tracheostomy Tube Placement and Suctioning
The following instructions provide steps for adequate tracheostomy tube placement and suctioning.
Learners can:
• Clean the tracheostomy site.
• Replace the tube.
• Perform airway suction.
Note: The tracheostomy site is closed with a plug.
To place a tracheostomy tube:
1. Remove the neck skin band by detaching the velcro strips. Set it aside.
2. Remove the tracheal plug.
3. Prime the airway reservoir using silicone oil spray.
4. Place the tracheostomy tube into the tracheostomy site and secure it in
place.
5. After the simulation, remove the tracheostomy tube and replace the plug.
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