Lewis G A, Hopkinson R B, Matthews H R
Anaesthesia. 1986 Sep;41(9):931-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1986.tb12919.x.
Minitracheotomy is a simple percutaneous technique of tracheal cannulation using a small bore tube. It allows efficient tracheobronchial toilet while preserving glottic function. Examples of its use in the intensive therapy unit are described.