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Videolaryngoscopy As the Primary Approach to Emergency Airway Management in Facial Trauma: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Managing the airway in maxillofacial trauma poses significant challenges. The distorted anatomy often complicates face mask ventilation and intubation, necessitating specialized skills in emergency settings. Successful management hinges on prompt planning and patient cooperation. Here, we describe the airway management of a bullhorn fascial injury patient requiring wound exploration and repair under general anesthesia. Timed clinical judgment and an adaptable approach ensured effective airway management using videolaryngoscopy as the primary approach in this case. In addition, we have described the probable difficulties that may be faced while managing the airway of such patients and how to deal with these challenges.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.74536

Authors: Nisha Jain, Abhishek Singh

Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Airway Management and Intubation Techniques

Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404730136