Age and gender are important considerations in choosing the sniffing position for laryngoscopic view.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

The sniffing position is considered to be the standard position for direct laryngoscopic viewing. This crossover study evaluated age and gender as variables in comparing the benefits of the sniffing position over simple head extension for laryngeal view during direct laryngoscopy.

Methods

Laryngoscopy with a curved blade was performed on 200 anesthetized adults (100 males, 100 females) presenting for routine elective surgery. Glottic visualization was assessed by using the percentage of glottic opening (POGO) score in both simple extension and sniffing positions without the aid of the assistant or external laryngeal manipulation. Each gender group was divided into a younger group (< 50 years) and an older group (≥ 50 years). POGO scores were compared between both positi

SUBMITTER: Park SW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4196127 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature