Associate Professor and Residency Program Director University of California San Franciso School of Dentistry Oakland, California
Securing the airway for patients with odontogenic infections is a time of considerable stress for surgeons and anesthesiologists alike. The infections may limit mouth opening, distort airway anatomy and increase airway secretions. This lecture will present a literature-informed method of decision-making regarding airway management, including communication between oral and maxillofacial surgeons and anesthesiologists, as well as techniques to maximize success and predict complexity.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Describe the different options for airway management in treatment of odontogenic infections.
Explain predictors of increased anesthesia ready time in odontogenic infection management.
Compile key data by using a checklist for communication between anesthesia and oral and maxillofacial surgery for airway management initial and contingency planning.
Detail key steps in securing an emergent surgical airway.
