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An innovative non biological trainer is the Cricotracheotomy Trainer that simulates the laryngeal body tissue. Use of a simple disposable trachea transforms the trainer into a very effective low cost system.

Skills:

• Palpation of anatomical landmarks, learn needle cricothyroidotomy
• Practice surgical cricothyroidotomy with scalpel
• Responsive incision making
• Identification of cricothyroid and thyroid cartilage
• Practice insertion of mini trach devices
• Use Percutaneous Tracheostomy Kit or Seldinger approach
• Replaceable trachea means stylet and obturator placement can be assessed once the initial incision has been achieved