DIFFICULT INTUBATION

This study tested an artificial intelligence (AI) system to predict which patients might have a difficult time being intubated (having a breathing tube placed) during general anesthesia. Researchers measured physical features like mouth opening and neck size, plus took photos, an…

This study explored whether the Mallampati score, a simple visual check of the mouth, can help predict complications and patient satisfaction after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Researchers studied 470 adults aged 20-50 with a BMI of 35 or less. The goal was to gather informa…

This study looked at 220 adults with treated hypothyroidism to see if a thinner thyroid gland makes it harder to place a breathing tube during general anesthesia. Researchers measured thyroid thickness with ultrasound before surgery and recorded intubation difficulty. The goal is…

This study looked at whether using ultrasound to measure parts of the airway (like tongue thickness and skin-to-epiglottis distance) can predict when placing a breathing tube or using a mask will be difficult. Researchers observed 400 adults having planned surgery under general a…

This study looked at whether ultrasound measurements of the tongue and neck can predict difficult intubation (placing a breathing tube) in 400 adult women having planned surgery. Researchers measured tongue thickness and neck tissue depth before anesthesia and compared them to ho…

This study examined 1400 adults in intensive care to find out what makes intubation difficult. Researchers tracked how many attempts were needed and any complications like low oxygen or heart issues. The goal is to help doctors better prepare for challenging cases and improve pat…