Anesthetic Considerations in the Acutely Injured Patient

Summary The maxillofacial trauma patient, with his or her associated injuries, presents various challenges to the trauma team members. This article discussed various anesthetic management techniques demonstrating the importance of a highly skilled anesthesiologist as a member of the trauma team. In rural hospitals, the oral and maxillofacial surgeon with anesthetic and surgical knowledge of the airway may function in multiple roles during the resuscitation of the trauma patient.