Easy come, easy go: a simple and effective orthodontic enamel anchor for endotracheal tube stabilization in a child with extensive facial burns.
Endotracheal tube stabilization in patients with facial burns is crucial and often challenging. We present a simple method of securing an endotracheal tube using two orthodontic brackets bonded to the maxillary central incisor teeth and a 0.08'' stainless steel ligature wire. Our technique is less traumatic, and is easier to maintain oral hygiene than with previously described methods. This anchorage system takes 5 min to apply and can be removed on the ward without the need for a general anaesthetic.
Sakata
Shinichiro
S
The Stuart Pegg Paediatric Burns Centre, Royal Children's Hospital, Herston, Queensland 4029, Australia. shin.sakata@gmail.com
Hallett
Kerrod B
KB
Brandon
Matthew S
MS
McBride
Craig A
CA
D001864:Bone Wires; D002056:Burns / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D020878:Device Removal; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000379:methods; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*