| Title | Nasotracheal intubation for head and neck surgery. | | Author(s) | Hall CE, Shutt LE | | Institution | Otolaryngology, South-west Rotation, St Michael's Hospital, Southwell Street, Bristol BS2 8EG, UK. | | Source | Anaesthesia 2003 Mar; 58(3):249-56. | | MeSH | Epistaxis
Humans
Intraoperative Complications
Intubation, Intratracheal
Nasal Cavity
Oral Surgical Procedures
Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
Preoperative Care
| | Abstract | Nasotracheal intubation offers the head and neck surgeon more scope for surgical manoeuvre in operations of the mouth, pharynx, larynx and also the neck. Concern over the complications of using this route of intubation and lack of training may be limiting its use. A thorough knowledge of the anatomy, benefits of using nasal vasoconstrictors and attention to technique are prerequisites to maintaining the skill. This article reviews each of these topics and aims to encourage the appropriate use of nasotracheal intubation in current practice. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
Review
| | PubMed ID | 12603455 |
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