[Effectiveness of simplified predictive intubation difficulty score and thyromental height in head and neck surgeries: an observational study].

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

In this study, we aimed to investigate the predictive value of different airway assessment tools, including parts of the Simplified Predictive Intubation Difficulty Score (SPIDS), the SPIDS itself and the Thyromental Height Test (TMHT), in intubations defined as difficult by the Intubation Difficulty Score (IDS) in a group of patients who have head and neck pathologies.

Methods

One hundred fifty-three patients who underwent head and neck surgeries were included in the study. The Modified Mallampati Test (MMT) result, Thyromental Distance (TMD), Ratio of the Height/Thyromental Distance (RHTMD), TMHT, maximum range of head and neck motion, and mouth opening were measured. The SPIDSs were calculated, and the IDSs were determined.

Results

A total

SUBMITTER: Selvi O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9373095 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature