Endotrakeal entübasyon sırasında dentoalveolar ve temporomandibular eklem yaralanmalarının değerlendirilmesi: bir anket çalışması

Aims: Endotracheal intubation is a widely utilised technique in the fields of anesthesia and resuscitation. However, dentoalveolar and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injuries may occur frequently during this procedure. Such injuries can result in patient morbidity and, in some cases, may also give rise to medico-legal issues. It is therefore essential to develop a comprehensive understanding of the prevalence of such injuries, the risk factors that contribute to their occurrence, and effective management strategies to minimize the likelihood of these complications arising.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of 227 anesthesiologists across Turkiye regarding dentoalveolar and TMJ injuries occurring during endotracheal intubation. A previously validated online questionnaire consisting of 20 questions was administered. Data were analyzed with IBM SPSS v23 software, and the significance level was evaluated as p