Abstract Objectives In 1978 the Advanced Trauma Life Support guidelines were first
implemented and are viewed by many as the gold standard of care in the emergency setting …

Patients with maxillofacial trauma require a careful evaluation due to the anatomical
proximity of the maxillofacial region to the head and neck. Facial injuries can range from soft …

Trauma management has evolved significantly in the past few decades thereby reducing
mortality in the golden hour. However, challenges remain, and one such area is …

Background: More than 180 000 patients present annually with facial trauma to emergency
rooms in the United States. Maxillofacial computed tomography is the gold standard in …

Facial trauma, with or without life-and sight-threatening complications, may arise following
isolated injury, or it may be associated with significant injuries elsewhere. Assessment …

Maxillofacial skeletal injuries account for a large proportion of emergency department visits
and often result in surgical consultation. Although many of the principles of detection and …

Maxillofacial trauma is without doubt still a very challenging area, especially in the early
stages of care when other injuries may be present. Craniofacial trauma, with or without life …

Traumatic injuries affect thousands of individuals and account for billions of dollars in direct
and indirect expenditures annually. More than 9 people die every minute from injuries and …

Maxillofacial injuries are often seen in the emergency department. Fractures of the facial
skeleton are commonly seen after assault, road traffic accidents, falls, and sporting injuries …

Background There are> 150,000 patient visits per year to emergency rooms for facial
trauma. The reliability of a computed tomography (CT) scan has made it the primary modality …