Upper Lip Bite Test with Thyromental, Sternomental and Interincisor distance in predicting difficult intubation.: a comparative study

Background: Difficult intubation (DI), often unexpected, remains a primary concern for anesthesiologists. The purpose of this study was to compare the sensitivity and specificity of ULBT with sternomental, thyromental and interincisor distances in predicting difficult intubation. Methods: In a prosp...

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Main Authors: Z. Hosain-Khan, M. Mohammadi, P. Eghtesadi
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2006-07-01
Series:Tehran University Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/2948.pdf&manuscript_id=2948