[Evaluation of bedside tests and proposal of a model for predicting difficult laryngoscopy: an observational prospective study].

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

The prediction of difficult laryngoscopy is based on tests that assess anatomic characteristics of face and neck. We aimed to identify the most accurate tests and propose a multivariate predictive model.

Methods

This prospective observational study included 1134 patients. Thyromental Distance (TMD), Sternomental Distance (STMD), Ratio of Height-to-Thyromental Distance (R-H/TMD), Neck Circumference (NC), Ratio of Neck Circumference-to-Thyromental Distance (R-NC/TMD), Hyomental Distance with head in Neutral Position (HMD-NP) and at Maximal Extension (HMD-HE), Ratio of Hyomental Distance at Maximal head extension-to-hyomental distance in neutral position (R-HMD), Mallampati Class (MLC), Upper Lip Bite Test (ULBT), Mouth Opening (MO) and Head Extension

SUBMITTER: Liaskou C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9678250 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar - Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature