Emergency department management of maxillofacial trauma.
This paper highlights critical aspects of examination, diagnosis and early management of the maxillofacial trauma patient.
Lynham
Anthony J
AJ
Maxillofacial Unit, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston, Qld 4029, Australia. a.lynham@uq.edu.au
Hirst
Julian P
JP
Cosson
John A
JA
Chapman
Pat J
PJ
McEniery
Paul
P
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed