Sep 11, 2023 · Primary care physicians play a pivotal role in identifying patients afflicted by obstructive sleep apnea. To effectively diagnose, increasing awareness and enhancing communication are …

High Mallampati score and large neck circumference are the most reliable predictors of potential intubation difficulties. [49]

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Jun 22, 2021 · Obstructive sleep apnea is common in adults with CVD, but is often under-recognized and treated, the AHA says in a statement encouraging increased awareness, screening, and treatment.

Nov 25, 2021 · The history of sleep apnea and a rating of a Mallampati class III airway in this ASA III patient indicated a high risk for a difficult intubation.

Sep 23, 2009 · An increased Mallampati score, macroglossia, retrognathia, and micrognathia lead to oropharyngeal crowding, which increases the likelihood of collapsibility of the upper airway and …

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Indeed, the magnitude of adenotonsillar hypertrophy required for any given magnitude of OSAS severity was found to be smaller and Mallampati scores were found increased in obese children compared ...

Jun 6, 2023 · How do you medically evaluate a person who presents with obesity? Drs Robert Kushner and Amanda Velazquez share practical tools and pearls for community clinicians.

Jan 29, 2020 · Amal Mattu's picks include tips on recognizing posterior circulation stroke, identifying problematic airways before intubation, and how to interpret troponin assays.