Characteristics of Nursing Care for Patients with Jaw Fixation after Maxillofacial Fracture Surgery at the Department of Odonto-Stomatology, Hanoi Medical University Hospital: Case Series

Phung Thi Huyen, Vu Thi Hue, Nong Thi Phuong Thao, Do Thi Kim Oanh, Hoang Thi Thao, Vu Thi Hanh, Tong Thi Kim Tuyen, Mai Thi Thao

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Fractures of the jaws are common traumatic injuries that significantly impair mastication, speech, and facial aesthetics and may lead to serious complications. Surgical reduction and fixation, often accompanied by intermaxillary fixation, represent standard treatment approaches; however, they pose considerable challenges for patients regarding nutrition, oral hygiene, and communication. This study aimed to summarize key aspects of nursing care, including nutritional support, oral hygiene management, airway maintenance, pain control, psychological support, and functional rehabilitation. The results emphasize the essential role of nursing in providing comprehensive care, reducing complications, accelerating recovery, and improving patients’ quality of life.

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