Assessment of risk factors for difficult intubation in head and neck surgery

Abstract

The incidence of difficult intubation is more frequent in ear, nose and throat patients than in general surgery patients. Mallampati score correlates best with difficult intubation; however, in this group of patients there are specific factors influencing difficult intubation besides visualisation of larynx.

Keywords

• intubation
• difficulties with intubation
• ear, nose and throat surgery