Fig. 2From: Feasibility and safety of dilatational tracheotomy using the rigid endoscope: a multicenter studyHandling the TED. a An introduction to the TED. b Diaphanoscopy with the TED - bright transillumination provides sufficient orientation. c Phase 1 puncture of the trachea. d Phase 1 endoscopic view. e Phase 2 dilation of the trachea. f Phase 2 endoscopic view. g Phase 3 insertion of the cannula. h Phase 3 endoscopic viewBack to article page