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http://dx.doi.org/10.5125/jkaoms.2016.42.3.166

Submental intubation in maxillofacial fracture: a case report  

Akbari, Hooshang (Department of Nursing, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences)
Heidari-Gorji, Mohammad Ali (Department of Nursing, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences)
Poormousa, Rostam (Department of Nursing, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences)
Ayyasi, Mitra (Department of Nursing, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences)
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Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons / v.42, no.3, 2016 , pp. 166-168 More about this Journal
Abstract
It can be challenging to create a safe airway in maxilla facial fracture and some skull surgeries. In this case study, the patient experienced jaw fractures that disturbed the dental occlusion and associated fracture of the base of the skull. Neither nasal nor oral intubation was possible based on the side effects of tracheotomy; therefore, submental intubation was applied successfully. The procedure and results are presented in the text.
Keywords
Fractures; Intubation; Maxillofacial; Submental;
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