Various Intubations in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Prospective Study

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Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to determine various routes of intubations in patients, based on the type of facio-maxillary procedures planned. Materials and Methods A prospective study in patients undergoing various oral and maxillofacial procedures between March 2021 and December 2021, who were included in the study based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Statistical Analysis Used Descriptive statistical analysis with SPSS 26 software. Results Total 33 cases were considered for the study among which it is seen that nasal intubation is the most commonly used route of intubation (n = 23; 69.7%) followed by oral (n = 5; 15.2%), fiberoptic (n = 3; 9.1%), submental (n = 1; 3%), and tracheostomy (n = 1; 3%). Most cases operated were of trauma (n = 19; 57.6%). Conclusion For better surgical access and visibility, proper selection of route of intubation is necessary given its proximity to the site of surgery. Although nasal route is the most commonly used route in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral, submental, fiberoptic, and tracheostomy are some of the routes whose application needs to be further researched.