Comparison of sniffing position and simple head extension for ...

Glottic visualization and intubation difficulty score was better in sniffing position as compared to simple head extension.

Comparative Evaluation of the Sniffing Position with Simple Head ...

This suggests that alignment of the line of vision and the laryngeal axis is better in the sniffing position compared with the simple head extension position.

Randomized Study Comparing the “Sniffing Position” with Simple ...

Routine use of the sniffing position appears to provide no significant advantage over simple head extension for tracheal intubation in this setting.

A comparative evaluation of the sniffing, the simple head extension ...

This work aimed to compare between the laryngoscopy positions; sniffing, simple head extension and head hyperextension positions to assess whether the ...

Comparison of Sniffing Position and Simple Head Extension...

The ability to maintain good visualization of glottis during direct laryngoscopy is probably the major de-terminant of easy tracheal intubation. Placing the ...

Comparison of sniffing position and simple head extension for ...

Background. The ability of good glottis visualization during direct laryngoscopy is major determinant of easy tracheal intubation. Sniffing position for ...

(PDF) Comparison of sniffing position and simple head extension for ...

[4] found that glottic visualization and intubation difficulty scores were better in sniffing position as compared to simple head extension and ...

Comparison of the 'sniffing the morning air' position and simple head ...

a good intubation position is expected to provide a complete glottic view during direct laryngoscopy for easy and smooth tracheal intubation. sir ivan magill in.

Randomized Study Comparing the “Sniffing Position” with Simple ...

The sniffing position appears to be advantageous in obese and head extension–lim- ited patients. DIFFICULT laryngoscopy (as defined by poor glottic vi-.

Comparative Evaluation of the Sniffing Position with Simple Head ...

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 ...

Comparison of sniffing position and simple head extension for ...

This study aims to compare relative efficacy of sniffing position and simple head extension for visualization of glottis during direct laryngoscopy and ...

Comparison of Sniffing Position and Simple Head - ProQuest

Total IDS was significantly better in sniffing position than simple head extension position (P< 0.05). To conclude, glottis visualization and intubation ...

Comparative Evaluation of the Sniffing Position with Simple Head ...

It is concluded that the sniffing position is superior to simple head extension with regard to ease of intubation as assessed by IDS. The effect of patient ...

A Randomized Study Comparing the Sniffing Position with Simple ...

Proper positioning of the head and neck is important for an optimal laryngeal visualization. Traditionally, sniffing position (SP) is recommended to provide a ...

Comparison of the sniffing position with simple head extension for ...

Laryngoscopy was difficult in 1.67% in sniffing position and 5.67% in simple head extension. Distribution of Intubation Difficulty Score between two groups was ...

Comparative Evaluation of the Sniffing Position with Simple Head ...

[4] found that glottic visualization and intubation difficulty scores were better in sniffing position as compared to simple head extension and ...

Laryngoscopy force in the sniffing position compared to the ...

[5] shows that atlanto-occipital extension is greater in the sniffing position when compared to simple head extension on a flat table. Their ...

Head and Neck Position for Direct Laryngoscopy - UCLA Health

study comparing the “sniffing position” with simple head extension for laryngoscopic view in elective surgery patients. Anesthesiology 2001;95:836–41. 17 ...

Age and Gender Are Important Considerations in Choosing the ...

[1] showed no significant advantage of the sniffing position over simple head extension on routine general surgical patients, using the Cormack-Lehane scale.

The sniffing position provides greater occipito- atlanto-axial ...

Conclusion: The anatomic sniffing position provides great- er occipito-atlanto-axial extension compared to simple head extension. These findings should be ...