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Emergency airway puncture Description:
In an emergency situation when a child is choking and all other efforts to assist with breathing have failed, a hollow needle can be inserted into the throat, just below the Adam's apple
(cricoid cartilage). In hospital settings, a small skin incision may be made before inserting the needle.
Indications:
A cricothyrotomy is recommended as an emergency procedure to relieve an airway obstruction until surgical placement of a breathing tube ( tracheostomy ) can be done.
What to Expect After:
Emergency airway puncture
(cricothyrotomy) can be quite effective in relieving airway obstruction .
Convalescence:
See tracheostomy .
Risks:
Risks for any anesthesia are: Risks for any surgery are: Additional risks include: - trauma to the larynx or thyroid gland
Cost:
The cost of any surgery varies significantly between surgeons, medical facilities, and regions of the country. Patients who are younger, sicker, or need more extensive surgery will require more intensive and expensive treatment.
Surgery charges can be separated into five parts:
1. Surgeon's fee: approximately $300.
2. Anesthesiologist's fee: averages $350 to $400 per hour
3. Hospital charges: basic rate averages $1,500 to $1,800 per day (more for the intensive care unit (ICU) or private rooms)
4. Medication charges: variable
5. Additional charges: assisting surgeon, treatment of complications, diagnostic procedures (such as blood or Xray exams), medical supplies, equipment use, and so on.
Insurance coverage for surgery expenses depends on many factors and should be explored for each individual instance.
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