MODIFICATION OF MINITRACHEOSTOMY TECHNIQUE TO LIMIT BLEEDING COMPLICATIONS

Minitracheostomy is a commonly performed procedure usually carried out by junior medical staff, Though there are few problems associated wit h the technique of minitracheostomy, bleeding is often encountered, We now present a brief case report demonstrating the problems associated with bleeding, We also outline an alteration in insertion technique w ith the 'Minitrach' designed to diminish the risks of serious bleeding , and report on our results with this technical modification.