Submental intubation: An alternative to short-term tracheostomy

Authors
Chandu, A Smith, ACH Gebert, R
Citation
A. Chandu et al., Submental intubation: An alternative to short-term tracheostomy, ANAESTH I C, 28(2), 2000, pp. 193-195
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
ANAESTHESIA AND INTENSIVE CARE
ISSN journal
0310057X → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
193 - 195
Database
ISI
SICI code
0310-057X(200004)28:2<193:SIAATS>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
Surgeons, anaesthetists and intensivists need to be reminded of an alternat ive to tracheostomy in the management of patients with severe maxillofacial injuries. The technique and indications for submental intubation are descr ibed.