- Definition: Trauma to the face that leads to partial or complete airway obstruction.
- Airway compromise can be caused by:
- Bleeding
- Edema
- Fractures (e.g., mandible, midface, nasal)
- Foreign bodies
- Soft tissue collapse
???? Common Causes
- Road traffic accidents
- Assaults or gunshot wounds
- Falls from height
- Sports or industrial injuries
- Blast or penetrating injuries
???? Signs of Airway Compromise
- Stridor, hoarseness
- Gurgling sounds, especially with blood or vomitus
- Respiratory distress
- Cyanosis, agitation, altered mental status
- Inability to speak or protect airway
- Massive facial swelling or distortion
⚠️ Airway Danger Zones
- Bleeding into oropharynx → aspiration risk
- Mandibular fracture → tongue falls back, obstructs airway
- Le Fort fractures → unstable midface
- Burns or inhalation injury → rapid swelling
????️ Management
???? 1. Airway First
- Call for help early (anesthesia, ENT, trauma surgery)
- Suction aggressively to clear blood, vomitus
- Jaw thrust/chin lift if C-spine cleared
- Bag-mask ventilation: May be difficult due to facial disruption
???? 2. Secure the Airway
- Orotracheal intubation if possible (rapid sequenc
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