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REVIEW ARTICLE

Retromolar Intubation: An alternative non invasive technique for airway management in maxillofacial trauma

Uthkarsha Lokesh, Sudarshan, Anubhav Jannu, Dona Bhattacharya

Keywords : Retromolar intubation, panfacial trauma, Retromolar space

Citation Information : Lokesh U, Sudarshan, Jannu A, Bhattacharya D. Retromolar Intubation: An alternative non invasive technique for airway management in maxillofacial trauma. Arch Craniofac Sci 2013; 1 (2):22-25.

DOI: 10.5005/ACOFS-11029-01202

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 31-10-2013

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2013; BPH.


Abstract

Airway management during surgery in patients with complex maxillofacial trauma has always been a challenge for anesthesiologists, as the surgeon and the anesthesiologist share the same limited space. The necessity of intraoperative restoration of dental occlusion by intermaxillary fixation (IMF) makes the presence of oral endotracheal tube unfeasible. The purpose of our study is to evaluate the Retromolar intubation is noninvasive technique of securing airway in patients with panfacial trauma. It avoids the complications of submental intubation and tracheostomy. This review article emphasizes on the use of the retromolar intubation technique in certain cases of maxillofacial trauma.


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