Ultrasonography vs Conventional Methods for Prediction of Difficult Airway in Adult Patients

Ultrasonography(Distance From Skin to Epiglottis) vs Conventional Methods (Mallampati Score & Thyromental Distance) for Prediction of Difficult Airway in Adult Patients

The aim of this study to assess and compare between methods of prediction of difficult airway including Mallmpati score , thyromental distance and us measured distance from skin to epiglottis(DES) t the level of thyrohyoid membrane in adult patients requiring endotracheal intubation for an elective surgical procedure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• American Society of Anaesthesia class 1,2and 3.
• elective surgical procedure requiring endotracheal intubation.
• Age 18_60 years old.
• BMI less than 40kg/meter square.

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients refusal.
• Unable to give consent.
• Preexisting airway malformations or pathology.
• History of difficult intubation.
• Pregnancy.
• Patients with tracheostomy tube.
• BMI more than 40 kg/meter square.