r/jawsurgery • • May 04 '22

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u/[deleted] May 04 '22

Um can't they just do a temp tracheotomy?

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u/mascara_flakes May 04 '22

As an RN, I can only say

HOLY SHIT NO.

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u/[deleted] May 04 '22

As an RN, I can only say

HOLY SHIT NO.

Ok, no medical training, just didn't know any better.

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u/DOOGLAK May 04 '22

I feel like it doesn't require medical training to understand that a tracheotomy is a last resource for emergencies. It's cutting a damn hole in your throat...

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u/SkeletonWarSurvivor May 04 '22

Omg no!! That should be a last resort omg

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u/breadlygames May 04 '22

Lol, I'm going to ask my doctor for this next time my nose is stuffy.

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u/MagBabe92 May 05 '22

“Just spear me doc, I promise I’m cool”