Significance of Ratio of the Neck Circumference and Thyromental Distance as a Predictor of Difficult Intubation in Obese Patients

Objective: To ascertain the diagnostic accuracy of raised neck circumference to thyromental distance ratio (NC/TMD) for difficulty in intubation among patients with obesity keeping grades III and IV of Cormack and Lehane's score as the gold standard. Study Design: Cross-sectional validation stu...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pakistan Armed Forces medical journal 2022-05, Vol.72 (SUPPL-2), p.S355-58
Hauptverfasser:	Qureshi, Sajjad, Khan, Amanat, Malik, Nazir Ahmed, Mughal, Muhammad Saeed
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Accuracy Age Airway management Anesthesiology General anesthesia Intubation Males Morbidity Obesity
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