Easy come, easy go: A simple and effective orthodontic enamel anchor for endotracheal tube stabilization in a child with extensive facial burns |
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Authors: | Shinichiro Sakata Kerrod B Hallett Matthew S Brandon Craig A McBride |
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Institution: | aThe Stuart Pegg Paediatric Burns Centre, Royal Children's Hospital, Herston, Queensland 4029, Australia;bChildren's Oral Health Service, Royal Children's Hospital, Herston, Queensland 4029, Australia |
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Abstract: | 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. |
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Keywords: | Anchor Fixation Graft Paediatric Plastic surgery |
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