Altered sensation of lip and chin, an altered bite or malocclusion or change in tooth position are important signs of significant injury
Ensure there is no compromise of the airway or underlying circulation
Investigate with a 3D-CT without contrast or 2 plain X-rays, an OPG and a P-A of the mandible
If the fracture is open, initiate antibiotics and ensure fracture and wound is managed within 48 hours

 

Host:Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator
Total time: 30 mins
Guest:Clinical A/Prof Dieter Gebauer, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon; Royal Perth Hospital; Principal Surgeon, Oral Surgery Service, Mount Lawley, WA

 

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<ul> <li>Altered sensation of lip and chin, an altered bite or malocclusion or change in tooth position are important signs of significant injury</li> <li>Ensure there is no compromise of the airway or underlying circulation</li> <li>Investigate with a 3D-CT without contrast or 2 plain X-rays, an OPG and a P-A of the mandible</li> <li>If the fracture is open, initiate antibiotics and ensure fracture and wound is managed within 48 hours</li> </ul> &nbsp; Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator Total time: 30 mins Guest: Clinical A/Prof Dieter Gebauer, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon; Royal Perth Hospital; Principal Surgeon, Oral Surgery Service, Mount Lawley, WA &nbsp; Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTS Every second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST <a href="https://www.healthed.com.au/webcast/">Click here to register for the next one</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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