How To: High-Riding Innominate Artery: Booby Trap for ICU Tracheotomy

CONCLUSION

Regardless of tracheotomy placement route (percutaneous or surgical), anticipation of anatomic irregularities is essential for patient safety and procedure success. A patient-centered approach that involves discussions with other surgical fields is imperative in determining the best approach for difficult airway securement.

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