Submental Intubation Essay
Objectives:In patients who require intubation for maxillofacial reconstruction,submental intubation is an alternative to a traditional tracheostomy. Various different methods of intubation are suitable for facial trauma cases. A choice often has to be made between orotracheal and nasotrachealintubation when surgical access to the nasal or oral cavity is necessary. This work presents our current experience using submental intubation in the airway management of facial trauma patients. Submental intubation provides intraoperative airway control, avoids use of nasal route, with minimal complications. Submental intubation allows intraoperative dental occlusion and is an acceptable option, especially when long-term postoperative ventilation is not