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 …

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, …

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 …

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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 …

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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.