Stabilization of endotracheal tube--a technical note.

Area of Science:

• Anesthesiology
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Surgical Innovation

Background:

• Securing endotracheal tubes during maxillofacial surgery is essential for maintaining closed-circuit anesthesia.
• Existing methods for endotracheal tube stabilization include suturing to the scalp or using maxillofacial prostheses.
• These methods can be invasive or complex.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe an easy and effective method for securing anesthetic tubes during maxillofacial surgery.
• To present a novel technique that enhances airway management in complex surgical cases.

Main Methods:

• The report details a specific, easy-to-implement technique for anesthetic tube stabilization.
• This method has been successfully utilized within the authors' institution.

Main Results:

• The described technique provides a reliable method for securing anesthetic tubes.
• Successful application at the institution indicates the method's practicality and efficacy.

Conclusions:

• A simple and effective technique for securing anesthetic tubes in maxillofacial surgery is presented.
• This method offers a valuable addition to the available options for airway management in these procedures.