Minimally traumatic submental intubation- a novel dilational technique

Aims: Submental intubation is widely accepted as a safe and effective alternative to nasal intubation or tracheostomy in head and neck surgery patients. However, forceful or careless dilation can cause significant bleeding and swelling to the soft tissues, increasing the likelihood of troublesome sublingual haematoma and other airway related issues.

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