Which type of intubation is preferred in case of bilateral mandibular fractures?
Ans. (a) Orotracheal intubationRef. Robert kellman, Cranio Maxial Trauma * Regardless of associated injuries the primary means of securing airway in bilateral mandibular fracture is orotracheal intubation.* If there is any difficulty in orotracheal intubation - fibre optic Naso tracheal intubation is used.
Orotracheal intubation
Naso tracheal intubation
Cricothyrotomy
Submental intubation
Trauma