Submandibular abscess

The case A 44-year-old male presented for an incision and drainage of a left submandibular abscess. The patient had presented to the emergency department with a chief complaint of pain and swelling for 15 days, limited mouth opening, and difficulty swallowing. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the head and neck revealed moderate displacement of the trachea to the right. Physical exam by oral maxillo-facial surgery (OMFS) revealed trismus and a carious mandibular left third molar, with periapical pathology. Patient care Residents must be able to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health. Communicate effectively and demonstrate caring and respectful behaviors when interacting with patients and their families. Always introduce yourself to the patient and family members. Keep in mind that most people are afraid of the unknown. You may have been involved in dozens of surgical procedures, but this might be the patient's first surgery. Gather essential and accurate information about their patients. Before administering anesthesia, you want to know the patient's past medical history (PMH), past surgical history (PSH), current medications, allergies, naught per oris (NPO) status, and Mallampati airway assessment. It is also important to get a history of present illness, family history (especially of anesthesia), and social history. Many patients are not completely forthcoming with information. Sometimes they don't remember; sometimes they don't think it's important; and sometimes they lie.