Modified mallampati classification as a clinical predictor of peroral esophagogastroduodenoscopy tolerance

Modified mallampati classification as a clinical predictor of peroral esophagogastroduodenoscopy tolerance

BACKGROUND Unsedated esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is simpler and safer than sedated EGD; however, approximately 40% of patients cannot tolerate it. Early identification of patients likely to poorly tolerate unsedated EGD is valuable for improving compliance. The modified Mallampati classification (MMC) has been used to evaluate difficult tracheal intubation and laryngoscope insertion. We tr...

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Modified Mallampati test and thyromental distance as a predictor of difficult laryngoscopy in Thai patients.

BACKGROUND Preoperative evaluation of anatomical landmarks and clinical factors are important in the detection of patients at risk for difficult laryngoscopy. The modified Mallampati test (MMT) and thyromental distance (TMD) are commonly used for this purpose but there are controversies regarding their accuracy. OBJECTIVE The objective of the present study was to evaluate the accuracy of MMT ...

Mallampati test as a predictor of laryngoscopic view.

AIM To determine the accuracy of the modified Mallampati test for predicting difficult tracheal intubation. DESIGN A cross-sectional, clinical, observational, non-blinded study. A quality analysis of anesthetic care. SETTING Operating theatres and department of anesthesiology in a university hospital. MATERIAL AND METHODS Following the local ethics committee approval and patients' informe...

Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy as a Predictor of Exclusive Breastfeeding: A Clinical Trial

Background: "Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is globally promoted as the ideal method of infant feeding during the first six months of life due to its health benefits to both the mother and child" (1). The aim of this study was to examine the effect of the interventions leading to increased awareness, knowledge, and self-efficacy regarding exclusive breastfeeding and duration of breastfeeding. M...