Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & Hospital Dentistry Christiana Care Health System Wilmington, Delaware
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.
This session will focus on current trends in the contemporary management of craniomaxillofacial trauma, specifically highlighting some of the challenges that have become more prevalent during the COVID-19 era. Clinical speakers will present review of initial stabilization, management techniques and integration of technology into the care of injured patients.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Describe the unique hard- and soft-tissue wounding characteristics of machete and knife wounds to the craniomaxillofacial region and implications for reconstruction.
Review the prevalence of motor scooter accidents in metropolitan regions and the common management protocols utilized in their care.
Discuss the mechanisms by which both high-level and recreational athletes may safely be allowed to return to competition after sustaining craniomaxillofacial injuries.
Employ the use of submental intubation techniques as adjuncts to potentially minimize the need for tracheostomy in craniomaxillofacial trauma patients.
Identify the benefits for formalized craniomaxillofacial trauma fellowship training.