Surgical Mini-Lectures and Clinics
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Friday, October 1, 2010
1:00PM - 3:00PM
S325
Tracheotomy from A-Z
Handouts Not
Currently Available
Thomas J. Teenier, DDS, MD
Private Practice
Corpus Christi, TX
James M. Eyre, Jr., DMD, MD
Private Practice
Salem, OR
Ghali E. Ghali, DDS, MD
Jack W. Gamble Professor and Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
Synopsis
Airway emergencies are a common concern to oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Failed attempts to secure a non-surgical airway are an emergent situation that requires a clear head, knowledge of proper surgical airway technique, and proper armamentarium. Variations in situation and anatomy may call for modification in technique while securing a surgical airway. This clinic will focus on location of proper anatomic landmarks, specific surgical technique and the hardware necessary to perform a surgical airway. Surgical airway history, prudent anatomy, surgical technique, and surgical instruments and tubes will be discussed. A hands-on demonstration will be provided, discussing germane pearls and pitfalls of each procedure. Anatomic, situational, and age-related variations in technique will also be discussed. Updated techniques, including percutaneous tracheotomy and cricothyroidotomy, will be described in detail. A reading list, outline, and instrument/hardware list will be provided.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
- Decrease morbidity and mortality with loss of airway episodes by smoothly conducting the surgical airway when presented with proper indications;
- Increase success in the performance of surgical airways and decrease morbidity, mortality, and failure; and
- Increase the success of surgical airway procurement by anticipating special anatomic and physiologic situations and use modifications of the standard technique and armentarium.