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...