Evaluation of changes in Mallampati class in patients undergoing lumbar spine surgeries in the prone position: A prospective observational study

Background: Positioning of patients during surgery, whether prone or head down, can lead to airway edema which, in turn, may lead to a difficult airway, and enhanced chances for reintubation. We aimed to assess and evaluate modified Mallampati class (MMC) change in patients scheduled for lumbar spin...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Dheeraj Singha, Milind Masuta Kattimani, Manjeet Kanwar, Shyam Bhandari, Jai Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2023;volume=17;issue=2;spage=163;epage=167;aulast=Singha