The importance of neck circumference to thyromental distance ratio (NC/TM) as a predictor of difficult intubation in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients
Background: The trial to find a bedside examination that is helpful for foreseeing difficult intubation is quite inspiring. It was reported that thyromental distance (TM), body mass index (BMI), neck circumference (NC) and a Mallampati score >3 were the only helpful bedside test predictors. By us...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2014-07-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110184914000300 |