Objectives: To describe our experience in the implementation of the submandibular intubation technique in patients with panfacial fractures. Materials and Methods: Descriptive observational study, series of cases of patients with surgical reduction of panfacial fractures in whom the airway was secured by submandibular intubation, from July 2017 to October 2019. Results: 30 submandibular intubation procedures were recorded in 29 men and 1 woman for panfacial fractures. Fractures of the naso orbital ethmoidal complex were the most involved (83.3%, n = 25). In the execution, the average time was 7.7 minutes (5 to 10 minutes), there were only 2 cases of rupture of the pilot of the ball and desaturation, with rapid replacement without consequences. There were no early or late complications related to the surgical wound. Conclusions: The submandibular approach to secure the airway is an alternative with less technical difficulty and few complications. For his choice, the patient must be individualized. The surgical team must have clear communication and knowledge of the technique. RESUMENObjetivos: Describir nuestra experiencia en la implementación de la técnica de intubación submandibular en pacientes con fracturas panfaciales.
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