Modified-ramped position: a new position for intubation of obese females: a randomized controlled pilot study

Modified-ramped position: a new position for intubation of obese females: a randomized controlled pilot study

Abstract Background Endotracheal intubation requires optimum position of the head and neck. In obese females, the usual ramped position might not provide adequate intubating conditions. We hypothesized that a new position, termed modified-ramped position, during induction of anesthesia would facilit...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Hasanin, Hager Tarek, Maha M. A. Mostafa, Amany Arafa, Ahmed G. Safina, Mona H. Elsherbiny, Osama Hosny, Ahmed A. Gado, Tarek Almenesey, Ghada Adel Hamden, Mohamed Mahmoud, Sarah Amin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Subjects:
Obese
Female
Laryngoscopy
Ramped position
Modified-ramped position
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12871-020-01070-2

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