Relevance of radiological and clinical measurements in predicting difficult intubation using light wand (Surch-lite™) in adult patients
Conclusions
Ease of intubation was influenced by epiglottis length. Radiological evaluation may be useful for preoperative assessment of patients undergoing endotracheal intubation with light wand.
Source: Journal of International Medical Research - Category: Research Authors: Kim, J., Im, K. S., Lee, J. M., Ro, J., Yoo, K. Y., Kim, J. B. Tags: Clinical Reports Source Type: research
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