Résumé
Decreased neck extension assessed at the bedside is a predictor of unanticipated difficult intubation. Neck extensions of < 5 cm, in conjunction with the Mallampati airway classification, should become a routine part of airway assessment.
Langue d'origine | English |
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Pages (de-à) | A4 |
Journal | Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia |
Volume | 40 |
Numéro de publication | 5 |
DOI | |
Statut de publication | Published - mai 1993 |
Publié à l'externe | Oui |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine