Endotracheal tube stabilization using an orthodontic skeletal anchor in a patient with facial burns

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2008 Apr;37(4):386-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2007.12.003. Epub 2008 Mar 4.

Abstract

Stabilizing the endotracheal tube is of vital importance in patients suffering facial burns or trauma in the intensive care unit, as well as during a general anaesthetic procedure. Here is presented a secure method using a simple orthodontic skeletal anchorage system on the maxilla and 0.4-mm stainless steel wire that does not require any work or place any burden on the teeth or gingival tissue, and does not require extensive surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Screws
  • Burns / therapy
  • Facial Injuries / therapy
  • Humans
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / instrumentation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / instrumentation*