The emergency control of traumatic maxillofacial  haemorrhage.
Maxillofacial trauma is common and may lead to haemorrhage that is associated with actual or impending airway compromise. This study briefly discusses the aetiology of midfacial haemorrhage and describes a simple effective technique of midface splintage for haemorrhage control, which may be applied in the prehospital and emergency environments. This technique has been used successfully by the London Helicopter Emergency Medical Service.
Harris
Tim
T
Department of Emergency Medicine and Pre-hospital Care, London HEMS, UK. tim.harris@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk
Rice
Scott
S
Watts
Beverley
B
Davies
Gareth
G
D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000098:blood supply; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology