title: Nursing care of the patient with trismus.
abstract: This paper discusses trismus (mandibular hypomobility), addressing its etiologies, relevant anatomy and pathophysiology, with the medical and nursing care of trismic patients commonly seen in the otolaryngology setting. It aims to raise awareness among ORL nurses about the sometimes subtle presentation of trismus and about the important role ORL specialists can play in detecting and treating this debilitating disorder.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Giuliano
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rudy
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014313:Trismus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*