A simple method of intraoperative intubation tube change.
10.5125/jkaoms.2014.40.5.250
- Author:
Jin Yong CHO
1
;
Hyeon Min KIM
;
Jae Young RYU
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea. face@gilhospital.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Airway management;
Intubation;
Jaw fractures
- MeSH:
Airway Management;
Facial Bones;
Humans;
Intubation*;
Jaw Fixation Techniques;
Jaw Fractures;
Mandibular Fractures;
Nose
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2014;40(5):250-252
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Nasotracheal intubation should be performed in patients with jaw fractures because maxillomandibular fixation is required. However, when there are concomitant fractures of the nose and facial bones, an intubation tube positioned at the nose makes it difficult to perform an intricate surgery. In order to overcome these problems, a variety of ways to change the position of the tube have been introduced. We describe a simple technique of switching the tube from a nasal to oral position, which was easily executed in a patient with concomitant nasal and mandibular fractures, accompanied by a literature review.
