Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasonography in Predicting Difficult Direct Laryngoscopy

Dr. Soorya R. Vimal, Dr. C. Madhusoodanan Pillai, Dr. Anil Sathyadas

Abstract: Predicting difficult intubation is a part of pre anaesthetic assessment; many predictors with varying predictive value are available. Ultrasonography is a simple non-invasive tool and has been used to identify difficult intubation. Here the diagnostic accuracy of using pre-epiglottic space thickness in predicting difficult intubation using modified Cormack Lehane grade, is studied in 221 patients undergoing general anaesthesia with tracheal intubation. A strong association between pre-epiglottic space thickness and difficult laryngoscopy was found with a diagnostic accuracy greater than conventional methods.

Keywords: Intubation, Ultrasonography, Pre-epiglottic space

How to Cite?: Dr. Soorya R. Vimal, Dr. C. Madhusoodanan Pillai, Dr. Anil Sathyadas, "Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasonography in Predicting Difficult Direct Laryngoscopy", Volume 11 Issue 6, June 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1152-1156, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR22617060111, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR22617060111