Maxillofacial trauma: case managing patients with Le Fort I, II, or III fractures.
OBJECTIVE
Maxillofacial trauma case management.


OBJECTIVE
To present a collaborative team approach to the patient with maxillofacial injuries.


METHODS
Published information and clinical experience.


CONCLUSIONS
Outcome management is facilitated by a plan of care addressing acute, intermediate and rehabilitation phases of care.
Houdek
D L
DL
Division of Nursing and Health Sciences, State University, University Park, IL, USA.
Salcedo
O
O
Penegor
M
M
Kelsick
J
J
D000328:Adult; D019090:Case Management; D003422:Critical Care; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*