Teeth extraction with endotracheal intubation under general anesthesia in special needs patients ⁃a retrospec⁃ tive analysis

Abstract

Objective To discuss the demand and security of tooth extraction under general anesthesia with endo⁃ tracheal intubation for the special needs patients. Methods From January 2014 to December 2015, the cases of tooth extraction under general anesthesia were collected to analyse the demand and security of tooth extraction with general anesthesia. Results 54 patients were recruited in the study in which 11 were with serious limitation of mouth opening, 10 were with serious cardiovascular disease risk, 2 were with history of epilepsy, 13 were with serious dental phobia, and 18 were incoordination patients. All the operations were performed successfully and safely, and all the scores of post anesthetic discharge scoring system exceeded 9 points. No developed complications were showed in 1 day, 1 week, 1 month follow⁃up. Conclusion Tooth extraction under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation is a safe way for special needs patients.

Keywords

• Special needs
• Tooth extraction
• General anesthesia with endotracheal intubation
• Complication
• Special disease