Submental Tracheal Intubation in Maxillofacial Trauma Patients

Abstract

Oral and nasal intubation sometimes interferes with surgical procedures in maxillofacial trauma patients. In these cases, tracheostomy is usually selected for airway management. Submental tracheal intubation is an effective alternative to oral and nasal tracheal intubation or tracheostomy. Submental tracheal intubation provides a good view and correct articulation. Ten patients underwent submental tracheal intubation without complications since December 2015 at our hospital. Submental tracheal intubation avoids the severe complications of tracheostomy. Submental tracheal intubation is useful as an airway management surgical procedure in maxillofacial trauma patients.