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A percutaneous tracheostomy is a viable alternative to surgical cricothyroidotomy in a CICO situation.
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False. In an emergency, the fastest way to obtain an airway is almost certainly a scalpel-bougie surgical cricothyroidotomy. A tracheostomy may be required shortly afterwards to provide a more definitive airway, or if the cricothyroidotomy fails. Exceptionally, if the patient is oxygenating with difficulty and time permits, a percutaneous tracheostomy is an option for securing an airway, provided the operator's skills allow this and the equipment is immediately available.
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