Submental method for orotracheal intubation in treating facial trauma.
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OBJECTIVE To demonstrate an alternative method for intubating patients with fractures 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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina
دوره 116 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998