Reflejo trigeminocardiaco en cirugía oral y maxilofacial: revisión de la literatura

Introduction: The trigeminocardiac reflex (TCR) is an autonomic response mediated by the brainstem, characterised by bradycardia, hypotension, apnoea, and, in severe cases, asystole, secondary to stimulation of the trigeminal nerve. Although initially described in ophthalmic surgery, its relevance in oral and maxillofacial surgery has increased. Objective: To analyse the available evidence on TCR in maxillofacial surgery, including its