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The Rigid Tube as an Alternative in Controlling the Problematic Airway
Published on: June 6, 2020
Temporomandibular Complications of Intubation
Daria Vasilyeva1,2, Andres Pinto1,2
1Daria Vasilyeva, DDS, PhD, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY.
Abstract:
Endotracheal intubation is a common procedure performed for airway management during routine surgeries and procedures under general anesthesia. Issues involving the temporomandibular support structure, including the temporomandibular joint, can arise as a result of endotracheal intubation, even during routine procedures. This case presentation describes a patient who developed temporomandibular symptoms after intubation, highlighting the importance of nursing's role in the prevention, early recognition, and management of intubation-related temporomandibular complications.
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