• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• v.20 no.3
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• pp.155-160
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• 2020

Submental or submandibular intubation has been reported to cause fewer complications than tracheostomy. However, the risk of infection is always inherent because oral wounds are exposed to microbial flora and bacteria in the oral cavity. A novel technique of submandibular intubation was devised to reduce infection and injury to the soft tissues. We would like to report a novel safe technique that can be performed in patients requiring submental or submandibular intubation. This is the first report of submandibular intubation using a sterile disposable camera cable drape. This novel technique of submandibular intubation is safer, more sterile, easier, and less invasive than conventional submandibular intubation.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• v.42 no.3
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• pp.151-156
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• 2016

Objectives: To assess submental route intubation as an alternative technique to a tracheostomy in the management of the airway in cranio-maxillofacial trauma, along with an assessment of its morbidity and complications. Materials and Methods: Submental intubation was performed in 17 patients who had maxillofacial panfacial trauma and management was done under general anesthesia during a period of one year from 2013 to 2014 at Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry, the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kochi, India. Results: In all 17 cases, the technique of submental intubation was found to be simple and reliable. Hypertrophic scars were noted in three cases, orocutaneous fistula and mucocele in one case each. All these complications were managed comfortably without significant morbidity to the patient. Conclusion: Submental intubation is a good technique that can be used regularly in the management of the airway in cranio-maxillofacial trauma, but with some manageable complications.

• Journal of The Korean Dental Society of Anesthesiology
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.91-97
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• 2009

Background: Nasotracheal intubation for general anesthesia is preferred for oral and maxillofacial procedures because it provides improved access to the operative site. Fiberopic nasotracheal intubation is a useful technique when airway management seems difficult. But, intaoral bleeding is considered as the important factor that makes fiberopic nasotracheal intubation difficult. The purpose of our study was to elucidate the effect of laryngeal view and bleeding on intubation difficulty during fiberopic intubation. Methods: We studied 461 patients undergoing nasotracheal intubation with permission. Laryngeal view grades were examined with laryngoscope and were recorded. Then, intubation time and the amounts of bleeding were measured during fibroptic nasotracheal intubation under general anesthesia. Results: There was no significant difference between laryngeal view grade and intubation difficulty (P > 0.05). But severity of bleeding increased intubation difficulty (P < 0.05). Conclusions: In this study, the significant amounts of bleeding had an effect on intubation difficulty.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• v.42 no.2
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• pp.99-104
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• 2016

Objectives: Submental intubation has been advocated as an alternative to classical tracheostomy for certain indicated panfacial trauma surgeries. Surgeons should have various options for airway management in maxillofacial trauma patients. Most maxillofacial injuries involve occlusal derangements, which might require intraoperative occlusal corrections; hence, orotracheal intubation is not ideal. Maxillofacial surgeons generally prefer nasotracheal intubation; however, in cases with concomitant skull base fracture or nasal bone fracture, nasotracheal intubation might not be suitable; in these situations, tracheostomy is typically performed. However, the possible complications of tracheostomy are well known. Due to trauma situations and to avoid the complications of tracheostomy, submental intubation would be an ideal alternative procedure in selected maxillofacial trauma surgery patients. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and usefulness of a submental intubation technique for panfacial trauma surgery. Moreover, we intended to share our experience of submental intubation and to recommend this simple, safe procedure for certain panfacial trauma surgeries. Materials and Methods: In five panfacial trauma patients, we performed submental intubation for airway management; the mean time required for the procedure was only eight minutes. Results: We were able to execute this procedure safely in a short time without any intraoperative or postoperative complications. Conclusion: Submental intubation is a safe and simple technique for airway management in indicated panfacial trauma surgery patients.

• The Journal of the Korean dental association
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.111-114
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• 1977

The case of the extensive dentigerous cyst treated by intubation technique is reported. 1) An incision is made, and the sterile polyethylene tube is inserted into the prepared opening so that it gently contacts the base of the lesion in 11 year old man. 2) The purpose to maintain vitality of adjacent tooth was achieved by means of intubation in lesion. 3) After 9 months, the extensive periapical lesion was completely replaced with new bone tissue.

• Journal of The Korean Dental Society of Anesthesiology
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• v.1 no.1 s.1
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• pp.10-15
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• 2001

Background: This prospective study was designed to compare the cardiovascular response to endotracheal insertion of either an orotracheal tube or a nasotracheal tube Methods: 120 ASA physical status I and II surgical patients requiring general anesthesia and tracheal intubation were studied and assigned to two groups: orotracheal intubation group (n = 60) and nasotracheal intubation group (n = 60). Patients were premedicated with midazolam 0.05 mg/kg and glycopyrrolate 0.005 mg/kg intramuscularly and anesthesia was induced with thiopental sodium 5 mg/kg and succinylcholine 0.1 mg/kg intravenously. Systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP). mean arterial pressure (MAP) and heart rate (HR) were assessed noninvasively before induction of anesthesia and immediately after intubation, 1 min, 2 min, 3 min, and 5 min after intubation. Results: Cardiovascular responses such as SBP, DBP, MAP and HR were similar for both techniques and no significant differences between two groups were observed until 5 min after intubation. Conclusions: In healthy ASA I and II patients with normal blood pressure, induction doses of thiopental sodium 5 mg/kg and succinylcholine 0.1 mg/kg didn't attenuated the cardiovascular response to laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation. Insertion of an endotracheal tube may be the most invasive stimulus during intubation procedures. (JKDSA 2001; 1: 10-15)

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.154-161
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• 2007

Background : This study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of the Bonfils intubation fibrescope for cases of difficult tracheal intubation. Materials and Methods : For patients with an ASA physical status 1 or 2 betwen the ages of 20-90, direct laryngoscopy was performed and the layngoscopic view graded according to the Cormack and Lehane classification. Forty patients with Cormack and Lehane grade 3 or 4 were intubated using the Bonfils intubation fibrescope. During intubation, the success rates for tracheal intubation, overall time to intubation, number of attempts and adverse effects were recorded. The Thyromental and sternomental distances were recorded after the orotracheal intubation. Results : The success rates were significantly higher in Cormack and Lehane grade 3 (96.9%) patients compared to grade 4 (50%) (P<0.01). The time to intubation was significantly faster in patients with grade 3 compared to grade 4 (20 (10-49[7-300]) sec vs. 180 (31-300[10-300]) sec, P=0.01). The number of cases with a $SpO_2$<90% was significantly lower in patients with grade 3 (3.1%) compared to grade 4 (50%) (P<0.01). Conclusion : In patients with Cormack and Lehane grade 3, tracheal intubation using the Bonfils intubation fibrescope appears to be an effective technique for the management of a difficult intubation. However, the Bonfils intubation fibrescope can not always be used for the management of a difficult intubation in grade 4 patients; for these patients other effective instruments should be considered for difficult intubations.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• v.15 no.3
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• pp.181-184
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• 2015

Airway difficulties are a major concern for anesthesiologists. Even though fiberoptic intubation is the generally accepted method for management of difficult airways, it is not without disadvantages-requires patient cooperation, and cannot be performed on soiled airway or upper airways with pre-existing narrowing pathology. Additionally, fiberoptic bronchoscopy is not available at every medical institution. In this case, we encountered difficult airway management in a 71-year-old man with a high Mallampati grade and a thick neck who had undergone urologic surgery. Several attempts, including a bronchoscope-guided intubation, were unsuccessful. Finally, blind nasal intubation was successful while the patient's neck was flexed and the tracheal cartilage was gently pressed down. We suggest that blind nasal intubation is a helpful alternative in difficult airway management and it can be a lifesaving technique in emergencies. Additionally, its simplicity makes it a less expensive option when advanced airway technology (fiberoptic bronchoscopy) is unavailable.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.175-180
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• 1994

The impact of cardiovascular changes occurred by endotracheal intubation is risky for patients with ischemic heart disease, or intracranial pathologic conditions typically impairing cerebral autoregulatory mechanisms. Therefore, multiple approaches have been utilized to limit the impact of intubation and reduce damage of central nervous and cardiovascular systems. These approaches include modifications in intubation technique to diminish circulatory stimuli and pharmacologic modifications of either the sensory afferent path or the circulatory response itself. We tried the stellate ganglion block, a kind of sympathetic block, for the same purpose and evaluated the results. The results of study are as follows, 1) Blood pressure and heart rate increased significantly after intubation as compared with preintubation in both control group and SGB group. 2) The difference of the two groups is not found. We conclude the above method does not control cardiovascular consequences of endotracheal intubation.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• v.30 no.6
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• pp.604-607
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• 2008

The technique of submental intubation in patient with multiple facial fracture and skull base fracture was originally described by Altemir. Not only is intermaxillary fixation feasible when using this surgical technique but a good field of vision is acquirable, and postoperative complications due to tracheostomy can be prevented. After Altemir presented submental intubation, many modified techniques were reported, applicable not only to trauma patients but also to elective surgeries such as orthognathic surgery including Lefort II or III osteotomy. This technique is easy to use, rapid and free of complications compared to alternative intubation method especially tracheostomy for multiple facial trauma patients.