Submental method for orotracheal intubation in treating facial trauma

ABSTRACT

Objective: To demonstrate an alternative method for intubating patients with fracture of maxilla and nose, prior to surgery. Design: Cases Report. Participants: We studied 10 patients with facial fractures that affected maxilla and nose. Intervention The patients were submitted to surgery under general anesthesia and submental oro-tracheal intubation. Results: This type of intubation allowed the surgical team to work on the whole face of the patient and left no visible scar. Conclusion: This procedure is indicated for patients with fractures of maxilla and nose who need surgical intervention under general anesthesia.