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ETT Wire Securement

ETT Wire Securement

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Preoperative Considerations

Consent:

  • Dental damage

Anesthesia/Positioning:

  • Smallest possible oral tube
  • Discuss securement method with anesthesia team

Other:

  • Ensure wired tooth does not have a prosthetic crown or large restoration that is at risk of avulsion

Armamentarium:

  • 24g stainless steel wire
  • Wire driver
  • Wire cutter

Technique

Postoperative Considerations

Immediate:

  • None

Follow Up:

  • None

Operative Note

Coding

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