Validation of Simple Methods to Select a Suitable Nostril for Nasotracheal Intubation.

Conclusion and Recommendations: The simple occlusion test is more useful than the spatula test. However, combining the results from both tests in series helped to improve the diagnostic value for selecting a suitable nostril for nasotracheal intubation. PMID: 30154839 [PubMed]
Source: Anesthesiology Research and Practice - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Anesthesiol Res Pract Source Type: research