P074 Revisiting the role of submental intubation (SMI) in oral and maxillofacial surgery

Airway management in maxillofacial patients may be challenging. Communication between anaesthetist and surgeon is paramount as both parties share the airway. SMI described by Altemir is a reliable intubation technique with low morbidity providing unrestricted access to the facial skeleton and avoids the need for tracheostomy.

Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 1, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Maeve Barry, Maeve Barry, Conor Bowe, John O'Connell, Colm Muphy, Kumara Ekanakaye, Rebecca Fanning, Jack Collins, Gerard Kearns Source Type: research