Submental intubation in maxillofacial fracture: a case report.
10.5125/jkaoms.2016.42.3.166
- Author:
Hooshang AKBARI
1
;
Mohammad Ali HEIDARI-GORJI
;
Rostam POORMOUSA
;
Mitra AYYASI
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran. Gorjim29@yahoo.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Fractures;
Intubation;
Maxillofacial;
Submental
- MeSH:
Dental Occlusion;
Humans;
Intubation*;
Jaw Fractures;
Maxilla;
Skull;
Tracheotomy
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2016;42(3):166-168
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
It can be challenging to create a safe airway in maxilla facial fracture and some skull surgeries. In this case study, the patient experienced jaw fractures that disturbed the dental occlusion and associated fracture of the base of the skull. Neither nasal nor oral intubation was possible based on the side effects of tracheotomy; therefore, submental intubation was applied successfully. The procedure and results are presented in the text.
