Overview

Both nasal and oral intubation are techniques used by anesthesiologists to secure a patient’s airway during surgery. The method chosen depends on the type of surgery, patient anatomy, and clinical requirements.

Oral Intubation

Most commonly used method.

• Advantages: Easier and faster, less nasal trauma, allows larger tubes.
• Disadvantages: Interferes with mouth/jaw surgeries, may be less stable.

Nasal Intubation

Used in specific scenarios.

• Advantages: Keeps mouth free for surgery, more stable, better for limited mouth opening.
• Disadvantages: Risk of nosebleeds, technically more challenging, not for sinus or nasal trauma cases.

Comparison Table