Predicting Difficult Airway Intubation Based on Maxillofacial Trauma: A Retrospective Study

• Published in: Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 14; no. 5; p. e24844
• Main Authors: Yang, James, Trivedi, Aakash, Alvarez, Zoraida, Bhattacharyya, Ratul, Sartorato, Felippe, Gargano, Francesco, Rebein, Benjamin, Zuberi, Jamshed
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Springer Nature B.V 09.05.2022; Cureus
• Subjects: Airway management; Anesthesiology; Arrest warrants; Edema; Fractures; General Surgery; Injuries; Intubation; Medical imaging; Surgery; Trauma; Trauma centers; United States > US; trauma; maxillofacial trauma; difficult intubation; facial fracture; retrospective study

Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine which types of facial injuries in traumatic patients' wounds cause difficult intubation for anesthesiology team. By anticipating potential complications with airway management, the surgeons can be better prepared for emergent cricothyrotomy if...