Merits of nasotracheal intubation is
Good oral hygine Intubation can be done in two ways : Orotracheal intubation Nasotracheal intubation Orotracheal intubation is the preferred technique in most cases. It is most suited to emergency situation (nasotracheal intubation requires a little extra time. Orotracheal intubation under direct laryn goscopy is generally the easier route and the one of choice in unstable patients when rapid re-establishment of the airway is essential. Nasatracheal intubation is better tolerated during pralonged mechanical ventilation. Nasotracheal intubation has ceain drawbacks :? - Increased risk of nosocomial sinusitis - Increased risk of mensal damage and bleeding therefore nasotracheal intubation should be avoided in coagulopathies - Restricted movement of the endotracheal tube Complications of orotracheal tube occurs due to - Occlusion or displacement of the tube and airway trauma.
Good oral hygiene
Less infection
Less miscosal damage and bleeding
More movement or displacement of endotracheal t ube