An observational prospective study of performance of acromioaxillosuprasternal notch index in predicting difficult visualisation of the larynx

An observational prospective study of performance of acromioaxillosuprasternal notch index in predicting difficult visualisation of the larynx

Background and Aims: Bedside screening test for predicting difficult intubation is an accepted practice, even though its clinical value remains limited. This study aimed to study the predicting value of acromioaxillosuprasternal notch index (AASI) for difficult visualisation of the larynx (DVL). Met...

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Main Authors: Tejwant Rajkhowa, Priyam Saikia, Deepjyoti Das
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
Subjects:
Acromioaxillosuprasternal notch index
intratracheal/methods
intubation
laryngoscopy/methods
predictive value of tests
sensitivity and specificity
Online Access:http://www.ijaweb.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5049;year=2018;volume=62;issue=12;spage=945;epage=950;aulast=Rajkhowa

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