Pertrach Emergency Cricothyrotomy Kit

2016-10-13T18:16:14-05:00September 29th, 2015|Airway|

Pertrach Emergency Cricothyrotomy Kit uses an innovative finding splitting needle to enter the cricothyroid membrane, and allows the dilator to be inserted without requiring a Seldinger wire.

Control-Cric System

2016-10-13T18:16:15-05:00September 29th, 2015|Airway|

The Control-Cric System has been developed by Dr Richard Levitan to allow for increased success and speed of performing an emergent cricothyrotomy. It includes a specially designed scalpel (Control-Knife) and custom tracheostomy tube (Control-Key).

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

2016-10-13T18:16:17-05:00September 12th, 2015|Cardiology|

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a non-traumatic and non-iatrogenic separation of the coronary artery wall that is now recognised as an important cause of myocardial infarction, especially in younger women or those without traditional cardiovascular risk factors.

Learning and Mastering Nasotracheal Intubations

2016-10-13T18:16:17-05:00September 9th, 2015|Airway|

Nasotracheal intubations are useful technique in a number of situations including distorted airway anatomy and awake intubations. Patient preparation and anesthesia are key. Understand how to use the endoscopes and the procedural steps for a successful and safe nasotracheal intubation.