Redefining Airway Management in Maxillofacial Trauma: The Strategic Implementation of Sub-Mental Intubation

Clin Case Rep. 2024 Nov 14;12(11):e9589. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.9589. eCollection 2024 Nov.

Abstract

Submental intubation offers a valuable alternative for managing airway in patients with complex maxillofacial injuries, providing unobstructed access for surgical intervention and reducing complications associated with traditional intubation methods. It enhances both surgical visibility and patient safety.

Keywords: Le Fort fractures; airway management; facial fractures; maxillofacial trauma; sub‐mental intubation; trauma surgery.