Abstract
Stabilizing the endotracheal tube is of vital importance in patients suffering facial burns or trauma in the intensive care unit, as well as during a general anaesthetic procedure. Here is presented a secure method using a simple orthodontic skeletal anchorage system on the maxilla and 0.4-mm stainless steel wire that does not require any work or place any burden on the teeth or gingival tissue, and does not require extensive surgery.
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