Modified Mallampati Test, Neck Circumference and Short Inter-Incisor Gap Are Risk Factors for Troublesome Intubation in Thai Obese Patients
Background: Several alternative airway tools have now become primary devices for endotracheal intubation in obese patients. Since there were no guidelines to suggest which patient characteristics may be best suited for alternative techniques, we conducted this study to identify which airway bedside...
Main Author: | Arunotai Siriussawakul |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Mahidol University
2014-11-01
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Series: | Siriraj Medical Journal |
Online Access: | https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/55312 |
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