Re: Crics

["S T" <suzeqrn@hotmail.com>]

We use a #11 blade and a 6.0 Shiley with a horizontal cut. To maintain the 
skills we have quarterly animal labs. I would hesitate to use a Perc-trach. 
Some of the local ambulance services have tried them and we have seen a lot 
of problems such as incorrect placement, the device breaking or cracking 
while in use, etc. Hope this helps.

Suzanne Terrell RN
Staff for Life
Columbia, MO


From: "sjunco" <sjunco@email.msn.com>
Reply-To: flightmed@flightweb.com
To: <flightmed@flightweb.com>
Subject: Re:  Crics
Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2002 09:35:41 -0500

We use the Perc-Trach alot in our ICU setting. It takes less instruments, is 
less time consuming, min. blood loss --uses graduated stylets to make the 
incision bigger. I can get the manufacturers #  for you if you want 
information.
  Sharon Junco
Tuscaloosa, Ala
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: BKJRN@aol.com
   To: flightmed@flightweb.com
   Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:51 AM
   Subject: Crics


   We are in the process of adding surgical cricothyrodomy as a new skill.  
We want to research some of the products out there.  I've heard of the 
Nu-Trach and the Perc-Trach.  Does anyone have any information on these 
products or others that are out there?

   Also, any thoughts on using these types of products versus the standard 
surgical approach (scalpel, etc)?

   Brian Jefferson, RN
   Charlotte, NC




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