Anaesthetic Management of Multiple Facial Injuries with Challenging Airway

Dr. R. Bhargavi, Dr. D. Sushma

Abstract: Multiple facial injuries while providing general anaesthesia creates unique airway problems in which mask ventilation and laryngoscopy may be difficult. Airway management is very critical factor in these patients.Awake fibre optic intubation is the procedure of choice in anticipated difficulty in intubation.

Keywords: Facial injuries, anticipated difficulty in intubation, fibre optic intubation