What can Anthropometric Measurements Tell us About Mallampati Classification?

What can Anthropometric Measurements Tell us About Mallampati Classification?

Objective: Mallampati scoring is the most common examination method for predicting possible intubation problems. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship of facial anthropometric measurements with the modified Mallampati score (MMS). Material and Methods: The study population con...

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Main Authors: Alkin Çolak, Ali Yılmaz, Dilek Memiş, Necdet Süt, Bülent Sabri Cigali, Murat Kargı, Selman Çıkmaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2012-03-01
Series:Balkan Medical Journal
Subjects:
Anthropometry
bigonial distance
inter incisor gap
modified mallampati score
thyromental distance
Online Access:http://www.tutfd.org/text.php3?id=832

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