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Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasonography in Predicting Difficult Direct Laryngoscopy

Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.11, No. 6)

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Page : 1152-1156

Keywords : Intubation; Ultrasonography; Pre-epiglottic space;

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Abstract

Predicting difficult intubation is a part of pre anaesthetic assessment; many predictors with varying predictive value are available. Ultrasonography is a simple non-invasive tool and has been used to identify difficult intubation. Here the diagnostic accuracy of using pre-epiglottic space thickness in predicting difficult intubation using modified Cormack Lehane grade, is studied in 221 patients undergoing general anaesthesia with tracheal intubation. A strong association between pre-epiglottic space thickness and difficult laryngoscopy was found with a diagnostic accuracy greater than conventional methods.

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