29 Aug 08

PercuTwist: A new single-dilator technique for percutaneous tracheostomy

Posted in Procedure videos, Tracheostomy at 17:57 by Laci

By K Westphal, D Maeser, G Scheifler, V Lischke and C Byhahn

Anesth Analg 2003;96:229-232

PercuTwist is a new technique for percutaneous tracheostomy in that stoma dilation is achieved with a unique screwlike dilating device. We describe the technique itself and our first clinical experiences with PercuTwist.

This is the original movie made by Rusch. Approx. 14 minutes.

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