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Critical care of the head and neck patient
Stavros Garantziotis1, Dionysios E Kyrmizakis, Antonios D Liolios
1Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, 275 Medical Sciences Research Building, Box 2629, Durham, NC 27710, USA. garan001@mc.duke.edu
Abstract:
The patient with head and neck disease has several peculiarities that need to be recognized for the treating team to offer optimal care. These arise from the primary disorders (eg, head and neck cancer or injuries) and the morbidity they might cause, the associated comorbidities, and the possible complications of treatment. A team approach involving the surgeon, the intensivist, and other caretaking personnel is essential to achieve high-quality care and ensure the best results possible.