cricothyrotomy
noun
cri·co·thy·rot·o·my
-ˈrät-ə-mē 
plural cricothyrotomies
: tracheotomy by incision through the skin and cricothyroid membrane especially as an emergency procedure for relief of an obstructed airway
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“Cricothyrotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cricothyrotomy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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