Maxillofacial Trauma Detailed Discussion on Peri Operative Challenges in the Management of Facial Bone Fractures. Surgical and Anaesthetic Management of Facial Trauma

Facial trauma and fractures of the facial bones is associated with brain and cervical spine injuries.
Assault, gunshot wounds and motor vehicle accidents (MVA) are major contributory causes. Trauma
units must be competent in airway management. These injuries are daunting surgically and present
unique challengers for anaesthesiologists. Death may result from trauma itself, haemorrhage,
aspiration or hypoxia. Initial screening of neurological injury must be followed by neural imaging
studies and neurological examination.