Introduction: In maxillofacial trauma the preferred intubation method for general anesthesia is nasotracheal intubation in most of the trauma centers. We conducted a retrospective study to review the utility of this method of intubation in maxillofacial trauma patients. We aimed to review the intra-operative and postoperative concerns and complications for nasotracheal intubation and effectiveness of this method of intubation in maxillofacial trauma patient. Methodology: This study included 56 patients of maxillofacial trauma, who were treated in our centre of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Islamic International Dental Hospital, Islamabad in the period of two years, 1st January 2016 to 31st December 2017. Results: The study showed that nasal intubation is relatively more effective in isolated mandibular trauma patients. But there are difficulties regarding intubation in maxillary fractures and pan-facial trauma patients. Conclusion: Although nasotracheal method of intubation is difficult to attain in some cases, but still it is an effective method of intubation for majority of the maxillofacial trauma cases with very low rate of complications. Received: 30 Sep 2018Reviewed: 16 Nov 2018Accepted: 17 Nov 2018 Citation: Khan K, Bibi J, Qayyum MU. Intubation concerns in maxillofacial trauma patients Anaesth Pain & Intensive Care 2018;22 Suppl 1:S109-S112
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