There are some anatomical and pathological features that may not be picked up by these five tests.
Question: Which features are associated with difficult mask ventilation?
There are some anatomical and pathological features that may not be picked up by these five tests.
Question: Which features are associated with difficult mask ventilation?
Answer: Difficult mask ventilation:
- Overweight/Pregnant
- Bearded or Burns/Trauma to face
- Edentulous (lack of teeth)
- Snoring/Obstructive Sleep Apnoea/space occupying lesion of oropharynx or larynx
- Elderly
Question: Which features are associated with difficult intubation?
There are some anatomical and pathological features that may not be picked up by these five tests.
Question: Which features are associated with difficult mask ventilation?
Answer: Difficult mask ventilation:
- Overweight/Pregnant
- Bearded or Burns/Trauma to face
- Edentulous (lack of teeth)
- Snoring/Obstructive Sleep Apnoea/space occupying lesion of oropharynx or larynx
- Elderly
Question: Which features are associated with difficult intubation?
Answer: Difficult intubation:
- Protruding/awkward teeth
- Space occupying lesion of oropharynx and larynx
- Facial trauma or burns
- Obesity
- Previous tracheostomy/tracheal stenosis
- Pregnancy
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