VBM Quicktrach™ Cricothyrotomy Set
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VBM Quicktrach™ Cricothyrotomy Set

VBM Quicktrach™ Cricothyrotomy Set, pre‑assembled emergency airway device designed for rapid cricothyrotomy when intubation or tracheotomy is not possible, featuring controlled insertion, secure fixation and efficient ventilation with aspiration protection.

Included Item Details
Quicktrach II unit 1 × pre-assembled cuffed cricothyrotomy unit — adult, 4mm I.D. cannula with safety clip and stopper
Metal needle 1 × specially ground needle tip — cuts 2mm and dilates to 4mm, no scalpel incision required
10ml syringe 1 × syringe for trachea identification by air aspiration
Connecting tube 1 × connecting tube with 15mm adapter for immediate ventilation
Neck tape 1 × soft foam neck tape for secure cannula fixation

How does the Quicktrach II differ from the ScalpelCric?
The Quicktrach II uses a catheter-over-needle technique requiring no scalpel incision, while the ScalpelCric uses the surgical scalpel technique. The Quicktrach II is a one-step procedure making it faster to deploy in extreme CICO emergencies.

How does the stopper and safety clip prevent injury?
The stopper prevents the needle from being inserted too deep, reducing the risk of posterior tracheal wall perforation. The safety clip locks the cannula in position and prevents the metal needle from being accidentally displaced after insertion.

How is the trachea identified before cannula placement?
The attached syringe allows the clinician to confirm tracheal placement by aspirating air before advancing the cannula — a critical safety step built into the pre-assembled design.

How does the cuff benefit the patient?
The thin cuff seals the trachea once inflated, allowing efficient ventilation while providing aspiration protection — an important advantage over uncuffed percutaneous devices in emergency airway management.

Is it suitable for inclusion in emergency and trauma kits?
Yes. The Quicktrach II is pre-assembled, sterile, and available in compact plastic tube packaging, making it practical for emergency bags, resuscitation trolleys, and pre-hospital trauma kits.

Technical Specifications

Technique
Percutaneous cricothyrotomy — catheter-over-needle (one-step, no scalpel)
Cannula I.D.
4mm — adult
Cuff
Yes — thin cuff seals trachea for aspiration protection
Needle tip
Specially ground — cuts 2mm, dilates to 4mm
Connector
15mm standard adapter
Sterility
Sterile, single use, pre-assembled and ready to use
Latex
Latex-free

Resources

VBM Cricothyrotomy Overview Brochure.pdf

VBM Quicktrach II Application Video