The Quicktrach II for percutaneous cricothyrotomy for adults by needle incision. A quick airway access is made possible with a via one-step procedure. An incision by scalpel isn't necessary. The sterile sets are pre-assembled and immediately ready for use.
Surgical airway is the ultima ratio for the unsuccessful arm of the emergency pathway.
Identification of the cannot intubate – cannot ventilate scenario should result in immediate consideration of surgical airway access.
Delays in achieving airway control and oxygenation will lead to hypoxic brain injury.
The incidence level of cricothyrotomy is estimated at approximately 1% of all emergency airway cases.
In order to master a cricothyrotomy in an emergency successfully, training on simulators is indispensable.
Medsouth provides specific training devices for wide bore cannula with Quicktrach II
Quicktrach II, with Cuff, 4mm I.D. for Adult
(for patients over 77lb (35kg) or taller than 55 inchs)
Quicktrach II receives with the cuff, the saftey clip and the special metal needle additional features. Available for adults (I.D. 4 mm).
The Cuff is made of ultra-thin material and is very robust. It allows sufficient ventilation with aspiration protection.
The needle tip is covered by the plastic cannula and therefore does not cause injury to the posterior tracheal wall.