The McKesson prop--an essential tool for the emergency physician?

Emerg Med J. 2010 Feb;27(2):156-8. doi: 10.1136/emj.2008.070219.

Abstract

Facial trauma is a commonly encountered presentation to emergency departments. When associated airway compromise occurs, co-existing head and neck injuries serve to produce a challenging clinical situation. We describe two patients who suffered multi-system trauma, with severe maxillofacial injuries that necessitated prompt definitive airway management and mid-face stabilisation in the pre-hospital and emergency department phases of resuscitation. The McKesson prop is a simple yet highly effective tool for use in these injuries.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Emergency Medical Services*
  • Emergency Medicine / instrumentation*
  • Facial Injuries / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male