Airway management in maxillofacial trauma

Autor: Suman Saini, Swati Singhal, Smita Prakash
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, Vol 37, Iss 3, Pp 319-327 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0970-9185
DOI: 10.4103/joacp.JOACP_315_19
Popis: Airway management of patients with maxillofacial trauma remains a challenging task for an anesthesiologist in the emergency and perioperative settings due to anatomical distortion. Detailed knowledge of maxillofacial and airway anatomy is desired for the correct diagnosis of extent and severity of the injury. Basic principles of advanced trauma life support protocols should be followed while managing such patients. Establishing unobstructed airway remains the top priority while maintaining C-spine immobilization and preventing aspiration. Although multiple options exist for securing the airway, a universal technique of airway management may not be applicable to all the patients. Hence, a high index of suspicion along with timely and skillful management is warranted. In this brief review, issues affecting the airway management in cases of maxillofacial trauma are addressed with the possible uses of a wide range of airway management devices available in emergency and elective scenarios.
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