IMPROVING AIRWAY PATENCY DURING OPERATIONS IN THE MAXILLOFACIAL REGION IN CHILDREN

Abstract

One of the fundamental aspects of modern anesthesiology is ensuring reliable airway patency. According to several authors, 30 to 40% of cases of anesthetic complications and fatal outcomes are attributed to airway patency issues. During maxillofacial surgeries, nasotracheal intubation becomes more preferable for ensuring airway patency [El-Seify Z. A. et al., 2010]. However, performing nasotracheal intubation carries a high risk of nasal mucosa trauma, leading to bleeding, laryngospasm, and blood aspiration. Airway obstruction can result in hypoxemia, brain damage, and fatal outcomes [Sokolova O.G., 2007; Stosh V.I., 2007; Xue, F. S., 2009].