Airway Management in Maxillofacial Trauma
Author Information
Author(s): Chetan B. Raval, Mohd. Rashiduddin
Primary Institution: Al-Nahdha Hospital, Muscat, Oman
Hypothesis
How can airway management be effectively performed in patients with maxillofacial trauma?
Conclusion
Surgically securing the airway by tracheostomy should be revised compared to other available methods.
Supporting Evidence
- 67% of injuries were due to road traffic accidents.
- 53% of patients had fracture mandible, the most common injury.
- 57% of airways were secured using nasal intubation with direct visualization.
Takeaway
This study looked at how to help people breathe when they have serious face injuries. It found that using a special tube to help them breathe is often better than doing surgery to create a new airway.
Methodology
A retrospective review of 177 patients with maxillofacial injuries operated on over one and a half years.
Limitations
The study did not include emergency trauma care as primary care was given separately.
Participant Demographics
85% male, 15% female; majority aged 11-30 years.
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