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A modification of sub-mental intubation

J D Green1, U J Moore

  • 1Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

British Journal of Anaesthesia
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

The submental intubation technique offers a viable alternative for patients with base of skull fractures, avoiding nasal intubation or tracheotomy. This modified approach facilitates intermaxillary fixation during maxillofacial surgery without compromising the airway.

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Base of skull fractures present challenges for airway management, with nasal intubation often contraindicated.
  • Maxillofacial procedures may require temporary intermaxillary fixation (IMF), complicating intubation choices.
  • Combined facial and skull injuries may necessitate tracheotomy, an invasive procedure.

Observation:

  • The submental intubation approach provides an alternative to nasal intubation and tracheotomy.
  • This technique allows for the essential use of intermaxillary fixation in maxillofacial trauma.
  • A modified technique is described, compatible with reinforced tracheal tubes.

Findings:

  • The submental approach enables intermaxillary fixation in base of skull fracture patients.
  • This method avoids the need for nasal intubation or tracheotomy in specific trauma cases.
  • The modified technique maintains airway patency and is adaptable to various reinforced tubes.

Implications:

  • The submental intubation technique enhances airway management options for complex facial and skull injuries.
  • It potentially reduces the need for tracheotomy in select patient populations.
  • This approach supports optimal surgical outcomes in maxillofacial trauma by enabling IMF.

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