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Oral trauma in the emergency department
C Bringhurst1, R D Herr, J A Aldous
1Department of Surgery, University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City 84132.
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|September 1, 1993
Summary
Emergency physicians can improve outcomes for patients with oral trauma through prompt diagnosis and management. This guide offers essential steps for initial treatment before dental consultation is available.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Oral Surgery
- Trauma Care
Background:
- Oral trauma is a frequent emergency department presentation.
- Injuries can have significant physical and psychological impacts.
- Initial management is crucial, often preceding dental expertise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide emergency physicians with guidelines for managing oral injuries.
- To outline diagnostic approaches for oral trauma.
- To detail initial treatment and referral protocols.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on oral trauma management.
- Development of evidence-based guidelines for emergency settings.
- Focus on practical diagnostic and treatment strategies.
Main Results:
- Established protocols for the diagnosis of various oral injuries.
- Recommended initial management techniques for emergency physicians.
- Defined criteria for appropriate patient referral.
Conclusions:
- Prompt and appropriate emergency physician intervention improves prognosis for oral trauma.
- Guidelines facilitate effective initial care in the absence of dental specialists.
- Standardized management enhances patient outcomes and reduces long-term complications.