Airflow efficacy of ballpoint pen tubes: a consideration for use in bystander cricothyrotomy. "OBJECTIVE:To examine the suitability of commonly available ballpoint pens as a substitute emergency ...

A tracheostomy, also known as a tracheotomy, is a medical procedure that involves creating an opening in the neck in order to place a tube into a person’s trachea, or windpipe. The tube may be ...

Flashback Friday: Which brand of ball point pen is best for an emergency airway puncture? Discover the findings on using a ballpoint pen as an emergency tracheostomy tube and its effectiveness in ...