Submental intubation

Abstract

MacInnis and Baig modified Altemirs′ original technique for sub-mental intubation. Instead of a lateral entry, they described a central entry just anterior to the sub-mental crease that does not carry the risk of damage to the lingual nerves, submandibular ducts and sublingual glands. We describe here our experience with this modified sub-mental intubation that also allows the operating surgeon to provide for a correct midline and optimal esthetics in case of panfacial trauma.

Keywords

• MacInnis and Baig
• midline intubation
• panfacial trauma
• sub-mental intubation