Incidence and diagnostic validity of difficult airway in emergency departments in China: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The difficult airway is a topic of concern for any physician performing intubation. Severe adverse events which can happen because of an unexpected difficult airway emphasize the importance of prediction. This study aimed to investigate the incidence of difficult airways in emergency departments in mainland China and ascertain the predictive value of common assessment formulas.

Methods

This study was a multicentral, cross-sectional investigation of patients intubated in emergency departments in mainland China between March 1-30, 2021. Frequencies and percentages were calculated for patient characteristics. Diagnostic values were analyzed by sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio, negative likelihood ratio, the area under the curve, and corresponding P

SUBMITTER: Dai Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9992590 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature