Sub-mental Intubation in Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma Patients

摘要

Oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures present a unique set of problems for both the surgeon and the anesthesiologist as achieving dental occlusion is one of the most important aims of the treatment. Sub-mental intubation is a reliable and safe method of alternative airway management in maxillofacial surgery. This article presents the technique of sub-mental intubation along with a brief comparison with other techniques.