Difficult Mask Ventilation in Obese Patients: New Predictive Tests?

Aim:The aim of our study was to evaluate specific factors in predicting difficult mask ventilation (DMV) in obese patients undergoing elective surgery.Methods:This prospective and observational study was performed in 90 obese patients. We assessed age, height, weight, sex, body mass index (BMI), den...

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Main Authors: Bengü Gülhan Aydın, Gamze Küçükosman, Özcan Pişkin, Rahşan Dilek Okyay, Hilal Ayoğlu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2019-03-01
Series:Haseki Tıp Bülteni
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Online Access: http://www.hasekidergisi.com/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/difficult-mask-ventilation-in-obese-patients-new-p/25849