In a properly performed traditional surgical tracheotomy, entrance to the trachea is made through an incision in what area?

a. Through or between the first and second tracheal rings
b. Through the ligament between the thyroid and cricoid cartilages
c. Through or between the second and third tracheal rings
d. Between the cricoid cartilage and the first tracheal ring


ANS: C
In the traditional surgical tracheotomy, the surgeon makes an incision in the neck over the second or third tracheal ring.

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