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Maxillo-mandibular fixation trends in the United States

W A Edgin1, M P Orth

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lester Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan.

Military Medicine
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Wire cutters are often kept with patients undergoing maxillo-mandibular fixation (MMF), but emergency release from MMF is rare. Decisions on providing wire cutters should consider individual patient factors.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Maxillo-mandibular fixation (MMF) is a surgical procedure used to immobilize the jaw.
  • The use of wire cutters for emergency release of MMF is a critical safety consideration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey current trends and recent experiences with maxillo-mandibular fixation (MMF) in US training programs.
  • To assess the common practices regarding the availability of wire cutters for patients in MMF.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was distributed to directors of 118 oral and maxillofacial surgery training programs in the US and its territories.
  • The survey collected data on the customary use of wire cutters for MMF patients and instances of emergency release.

Main Results:

  • 88% of programs kept wire cutters at the bedside for hospitalized MMF patients.
  • 49% of programs discharged MMF patients with wire cutters.
  • Over 5 years, 17 inpatients and 5 outpatients required emergency MMF release.

Conclusions:

  • Emergent release from maxillo-mandibular fixation is a rare occurrence.
  • The decision to provide wire cutters should be individualized based on patient-specific risk factors.
  • Factors to consider include procedure type, bleeding risk, airway integrity, and patient compliance.

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