TissueDB/Tissues/Cricothyroid Membrane
The cricothyroid membrane is the fibrous membrane connecting the thyroid cartilage to the cricoid cartilage. It is the target incision site for emergency cricothyrotomy, providing rapid surgical access to the airway. This stub page requires expert review and content enhancement.
Materials
| Material | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microfoam surgical tape | Muller Cricothyrotomy Simulator, Kei REAL CRIC Trainer | Cuttable, replaceable tape patch | ||
| 3D-printed trachea (print material not specified) | Cricothyrotomy Simulator (Calvo) | Air-escape incision site | ||
| Medical-grade silicone | Gauger Cricothyroidotomy Trainer, Kovatch Pediatric FONA Simulator | Needle-puncture silicone region | ||
| Stratasys Agilus30 | Yes | Partial | Paediatric Airway Management Trainer (Carter) | Front-of-neck access target for emergency cricothyrotomy / CICO scenarios in the multi-property J750 paediatric tracheobronchial print (CT-derived from a 4 kg five-month-old infant); single-piece print in Stratasys Agilus30 photopolymer at 14-micron layers.[1] |
References
[edit source]- ↑ Carter JC, Broadbent J, Murphy EC, Guy B, Baguley KE, Young J. A three-dimensional (3D) printed paediatric trachea for airway management training. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care 2020;48(3):243–245. DOI: 10.1177/0310057X20925827. PMID: 32536185.
At a Glance
Overview
[edit source]Synonyms
[edit source]- Medical terms: Membrana cricothyroidea, Ligamentum cricothyroideum medianum
- Common names: Cricothyroid ligament, Median cricothyroid ligament
- Regional names: Membrana cricotiroidea (ES), Membrane cricothyroïdienne (FR), Membrana cricotióidea (PT)
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| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Tissues/Cricothyroid Membrane". Appropedia. Retrieved July 15, 2026. |