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The first line of treatment is the management of '''shock and pulmonary contusions''', which can be fatal to the patient.
The first line of treatment is the management of '''shock and pulmonary contusions''', which can be fatal to the patient.
This should include oxygen, [[:Caegory:Fluid Therapy|fluid therapy]] and pain relief. Fracture correction should only be attempted once the patient is '''stable'''.
This should include oxygen, [[:Category:Fluid Therapy|fluid therapy]] and pain relief. Fracture correction should only be attempted once the patient is '''stable'''.
For '''cleft palate injuries''': if the fracture is not displaced, the palatal mucosa can be sutured to enable first intention healing.
For '''cleft palate injuries''': if the fracture is not displaced, the palatal mucosa can be sutured to enable first intention healing.