Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Apr 2006
Correlation and comparison of body mass index on hemodynamics in hypertensive and normotensive patients undergoing intravenous sedation.
The purpose of this project was to retrospectively compare and correlate body mass index (BMI) and hemodynamics in hypertensive and normotensive patients undergoing intravenous sedation for dentoalveolar surgery. ⋯ In general, normotensive patients in this study had lower average hemodynamic values than hypertensive patients in all BMI groups. Great variability was seen in baseline changes for all BMI groups, but a substantial majority of changes were within +/-20% of baseline. There were statistically significant moderate and positive correlations in BMI for changes from baseline for several hemodynamic measurements. Intravenous sedation for oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures maintains a stable hemodynamic state in hypertensive and normotensive patients regardless of BMI.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Mar 2006
Application of a facial injury severity scale in craniomaxillofacial trauma.
To establish a Facial Injury Severity Scale (FISS) that correlates with patient outcome and provides a practical tool for communication between clinicians and healthcare personnel for management of facial trauma. ⋯ We introduce a FISS that is easily calculated and reliably predicts the severity of maxillofacial injuries as measured by the operating room charges required to treat the facial injury. The scale is also an indicator of hospital length of stay. We anticipate this to be a valuable tool for assessment and management of maxillofacial trauma.