Modified Thyromental Distance
Conditions
Keywords
Difficult airway, Modified thyromental distance
Brief summary
Although many tests exist for predicting a difficult airway, the search for a test with substantially higher specificity and sensitivity is still ongoing. The aim of this study is to evaluate the specificity and sensitivity of modified thyromental distance and modified sternomental distance measurements, scaled according to the patient's own three-finger breadth, in predicting difficult laryngoscopy and difficult tracheal intubation.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients aged 18 years and older who agreed to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who refused to participate in the study * Patients with limited neck mobility * Patients whose mouth opening is smaller than the width of their own three fingers
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity and specificity of patient-specific modified thyromental distance for predicting difficult intubation | During the 6-month study period, for each patient, the Cormack-Lehane score will be recorded when direct laryngoscopy is performed after induction of anesthesia in the perioperative period. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
CONTACTBurak Ç Çevik, Resident Doctor
CONTACTGamze Demir, Resident Doctor
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORSerap Karacalar, Professor Doctor
SBU Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital
Outcome results
None listed