Exploring the role of trained surgical care nurses in cricothyrotomy and other emergency procedures: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This study suggests that trained nurses can safely and effectively perform selected emergency surgical procedures. While encouraging, the limited number of studies highlights the need for further research to confirm these findings and guide clinical practice.
Authors
- Yanfen Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4835-8314)
- Shuang Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5548-8494)
- Cheng Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4900-231X)
- Hao Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6881-9977)
- Haiyan Shen
- Feng Jiang
Institutions
- Central South University (CN)
- Wuhan University (CN)
- Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Surgery
- Published
- 2026-03-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1562039
- Primary Topic
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Xiangya Hospital, Central South University