uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Post-Cricothyroidotomy Care

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HardAirway & VentilationPost-Cricothyroidotomy Careuk-dipimc

A patient with a known difficult airway has had a failed RSI attempt pre-hospital. The team has declared 'can't intubate, can't oxygenate'. A surgical cricothyroidotomy has been performed and a size 6.0 ETT is now in situ through the cricothyroid membrane. What is the maximum cuff inflation volume that should be used, and what complication should be monitored for?

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