Securing endotracheal tubes in patients with facial burns or trauma.
Securing an endotracheal tube on patients with facial burns or trauma can pose difficulties. A nasotracheal support splint, made of materials commonly used by occupational therapists, can facilitate safe anchoring of a nasotracheal tube.
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UM/JM Burn Center, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida 33101.
Gorham
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Hammond
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Varas
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D002056:Burns / Q000628:therapy*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013165:Splints