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Dental guards: helpful or hazards?--a case report.

L R McFadden1, J M O'Donnell, C E Rose

  • 1University of Pittsburgh's Medical Center, Pa., USA.

AANA Journal
|July 6, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Dental guards can protect teeth during intubation but may become dislodged. This case report highlights the importance of securing dental guards to prevent airway complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Airway Management

Background:

  • Dental guards are recommended to prevent dental injury during airway instrumentation.
  • However, their utilization by anesthesiologists remains low, reportedly around 2%.

Observation:

  • A case report details a patient who developed a sore throat and hoarseness post-intubation.
  • The dental guard, initially placed to protect the patient's teeth, was found displaced in the oropharynx.

Findings:

  • The displaced dental guard was overlooked following the intubation procedure.
  • This highlights a potential complication associated with dental guard use during anesthesia.

Implications:

  • Clear communication and careful documentation are crucial when using dental guards.
  • Recommendations for proper dental guard use are needed to prevent adverse events and ensure patient safety.

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