Accuracy of sternomental displacement test and thyromental height test as a predictive measure for difficult airway in elderly surgical patients: a prospective cohort study
Background Airway assessment before anaesthesia in the elderly is crucial. The delay in endotracheal intubation in this age group can lead to fatal consequences. This study aimed to evaluate the validity of sternomental displacement (SMDD) as a predictor of difficult airway in the elderly and to com...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia |
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| Online Access: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/11101849.2022.2133746 |