Submental tracheal intubation in a case of panfacial trauma.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Airway management of panfacial fractures is complicated. Treatment of fractures of such bones presents a certain difficulty as in not only do the fracture fragments have to be aligned but the teeth have to be kept in proper occlusion as well. To achieve a proper pre-traumatic occlusion, the occlusion has to be maintained and checked at all times during the surgery. There are many options for the airway management of such cases. We present a case of panfacial fracture which was managed successfully with submental intubation.
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Main subject:
Skull Fractures
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Humans
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Male
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Dental Occlusion
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Facial Bones
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Intubation, Intratracheal
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Anesthesia, Endotracheal
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Middle Aged
Language:
English
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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