coniotomy
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Cricothyrotomy — Intervention In cricothyrotomy, the incision or puncture is made through the cricothyroid membrane in between the thyroid cartilage and the cricoid cartilage. ICD 9 CM … Wikipedia
cricothyrotomy — Incision through the skin and cricothyroid membrane for relief of respiratory obstruction; used prior to or in place of tracheotomy in certain emergency respiratory obstructions. SEE ALSO: coniotomy. SYN … Medical dictionary
