Comparative Evaluation of the Sniffing Position with Simple Head Extension for Laryngoscopic View and Intubation Difficulty in Adults Undergoing Elective Surgery
Joint Authors
Mahajan, Saurabh
Prakash, Smita
Bhattacharjee, Shameek
Rapsang, Amy G.
Gogia, Anoop R.
Singh, Rajvir
Source
Anesthesiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The effect of patient position on mask ventilation, laryngoscopic view, intubation difficulty, and the stance adopted by the anesthesiologist during laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation was investigated in 546 anesthetized adults in this prospective, randomized study.
Patients were randomly assigned to either the sniffing position group or the simple extension group.
The distribution of Cormack grades was comparable between the two groups (P=0.144).
The IDS score [median (IQR)] was 0 (0–2) in the sniffing group and 1 (0–2) in the simple extension group; P=0.002.
There were significant differences between groups with regard to intensity of lifting force, external laryngeal manipulation, alternate techniques used, number of attempts, and the stance adopted by anesthesiologist.
We conclude that the sniffing position is superior to simple head extension with regard to ease of intubation as assessed by IDS.
An upright stance is adopted by more anesthesiologists performing intubation with patients in the sniffing position.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Prakash, Smita& Rapsang, Amy G.& Mahajan, Saurabh& Bhattacharjee, Shameek& Singh, Rajvir& Gogia, Anoop R.. 2011. Comparative Evaluation of the Sniffing Position with Simple Head Extension for Laryngoscopic View and Intubation Difficulty in Adults Undergoing Elective Surgery. Anesthesiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461458
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Prakash, Smita…[et al.]. Comparative Evaluation of the Sniffing Position with Simple Head Extension for Laryngoscopic View and Intubation Difficulty in Adults Undergoing Elective Surgery. Anesthesiology Research and Practice No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461458
American Medical Association (AMA)
Prakash, Smita& Rapsang, Amy G.& Mahajan, Saurabh& Bhattacharjee, Shameek& Singh, Rajvir& Gogia, Anoop R.. Comparative Evaluation of the Sniffing Position with Simple Head Extension for Laryngoscopic View and Intubation Difficulty in Adults Undergoing Elective Surgery. Anesthesiology Research and Practice. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461458
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-461458