Evaluation of Modified Cormack-Lehane Scoring System in Indian Population.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
The usefulness of modified Cormack-Lehane scoring system (MCLS) used for laryngoscopy was introduced and used extensively Western population. This study was undertaken for evaluation of modified Cormack-Lehane scoring system in Indian population.Methods:
198 patients of more than 18 years of age requiring tracheal intubation were evaluated with preoperative airway predictors, the modified Mallampati test and thyromental distance (TMD).Result:
The larynx was difficult to visualize (Cormack and Lehane grades IIIB and IV) in 18 / 198 (9.09 %) patients. No failed tracheal intubations occurred in any of the 18 cases.Conclusion:
The Mallampati classification was associated with good predictive value for 3B and 4 of modified Cormack-Lehane scoring system. The MCLS better delineates the difficulty experienced during laryngoscopy than the original Cormack-Lehane grading.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Language:
English
Year:
2017
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Article
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