Oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures present a unique set of problems for both the surgeon and the anesthesiologist as achieving dental occlusion is one of the most important aims of the treatment. Sub-mental intubation is a reliable and safe method of alternative airway management in maxillofacial surgery. This article presents the technique of sub-mental intubation along with a brief comparison with other techniques.
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