Novel cricothyrotomy assessment tool for attending physicians: A multicenter study of an error avoidance checklist.

Background: This study used existing literature and expert feedback to develop and pilot a novel error-avoidance checklist tool for cricothyrotomy in attending physicians. Prior literature has not focused on expert cricothyrotomy performance. While published checklists teach a specific procedural method, ideal for novice learners, this may hinder expert learners.