Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasonography in Predicting Difficult Direct Laryngoscopy
Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.11, No. 6)Publication Date: 2022-06-05
Authors : Soorya R. Vimal; C. Madhusoodanan Pillai; Anil Sathyadas;
Page : 1152-1156
Keywords : Intubation; Ultrasonography; Pre-epiglottic space;
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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