Comparative Evaluation of Airway Assessment Parameters for Predicting Difficult Intubation: A Prospective Observational Study
RHTMD emerged as the most accurate single predictor of difficult intubation in this cohort. However, combining multiple airway assessment parameters improved diagnostic reliability. A multimodal preoperative airway assessment strategy may enhance patient safety and reduce the risk of unanticipated difficult intubation.
Authors
- Srinidhi Narayanan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1153-1248)
- Sathyasuba Meenakshisundaram
- Kannan N
- Vignesh Raju N
Institutions
- Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2026-01-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.101087
- Primary Topic
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00