Abstract
Definition of short neck is not clear in the medical literature, but well known to anesthesiologists since they are flagged for possible difficult airway. Thyromental and sternomental distance, range of neck extension and neck circumference are some of the predictors of difficult airway. These parameters are also utilized for patients with short neck. In addition to many complications of percutaneous tracheotomy, patients with short neck can face more challenges due to this anatomical variation. This study was designed to seek an easier, practical method to make percutaneous tracheostomy procedure safer and less complicated among short necked patients.
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