A comparison of the ratio of patient′s height to thyromental distance with the modified Mallampati and the upper lip bite test in predicting difficult laryngoscopy
Background: The aim of the present study was to compare the ability to predict difficult visualization of the larynx from the following preoperative airway predictive indices, in isolation and combination: modified Mallampati test (MMT), the ratio of height to thyromental distance (RHTMD) and the Up...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia |
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| Online Access: | http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2011;volume=5;issue=3;spage=258;epage=263;aulast=Safavi |