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Comparison of Various Measures for Anticipating Difficult Laryngoscopy in Turkish Population: An Observational Study
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Laryngoscopy for Difficult Laryngoscopy. Completed, enrolled 145 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Demographic features and eight diagnostic variables were evaluated for difficult laryngoscopy (DL) predictivity. These were retrognathia, presence of buck teeth, modified Mallampati test (MMT), upper lip bite test (ULBT), sternomental distance (SMD), interincisor distance (IID), thyromental distance, and neck circumference. DL was identified by Grade III-IV view during laryngoscopy according to the Cormack-Lehane (CL) classification.
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The laryngoscopy is performed with the help of an appropriate size Macintosh blade. The patient's head is held in the sniffing position. External manipulation is not used for improving the view in this investigation.