"Cannot intubate, cannot oxygenate": A novel 2-operator technique for cannula tracheotomy in an infant animal model-a feasibility study

Evidence regarding optimal management of the "Cannot Intubate, Cannot Oxygenate" (CICO) scenario in infants is scarce. When inserting a transtracheal cannula for front of neck access direct aspiration to confirm intratracheal location is standard practice.

Citation:
Prunty SL, Heard AM, Chapman G, Challen A, Vijayasekaran S, von Ungern-Sternberg BS. “Cannot intubate, cannot oxygenate”: A novel 2-operator technique for cannula tracheotomy in an infant animal model—a feasibility study. Paediatr Anaesth. 2021.

Keywords:
Cico; Fona; cannula tracheotomy; infant; transtracheal cannula; "cannot intubate cannot oxygenate"

Abstract:
Evidence regarding optimal management of the "Cannot Intubate, Cannot Oxygenate" (CICO) scenario in infants is scarce. When inserting a transtracheal cannula for front of neck access direct aspiration to confirm intratracheal location is standard practice.